@Terrana@tootplanet.space I'm not sure how common it is here, either. We used to think that the spices were the only difference when we were young; it just turns out that what we were drinking wasn't spiced at all and unspiced apple cider just has a much fuller taste than regular apple juice.
@Terrana@tootplanet.space This is using the American meaning of apple cider, as distinct from cider made with apples, as the word "cider" outside of the set phrase apple cider tends to imply an alcoholic drink.