getting a sweet sparkling cider?

[jackfrost]

I like mine 1.015 to 1.020

 

[JayBeer]

For cider, I like a good effervescence, slightly above that of a beer. Just over 1oz per gallon does the trick for me. Alternatively, about 0.003-0.004 points of gravity.

I will try one ounce, thanks.

 

[dr_al]

1.5 to 2 brix? (1.006 - 1.008?) I'm betting most people's interpretation of semi-sweet will be different though.

that is the range i aim for as well, it depends on if your used to sweet or dry, i prefer dry so semi sweet is pretty sweet for me.

 

[Bluespark]

I find different ciders need different amounts of sugar. I used a very small amount in my last apple cider, my first was very tart and needed more, my second is with cranberry and it had a bitter edge that needed sweetness to balance.

Perceived taste is much more important than actual hydrometer reading.