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1 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
2⁄3 oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
2⁄3 oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
1⁄6 oz | Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur |
2 dash | Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters |
2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Recipe contains the following allergens:
A calvados-based, delicately herbal variation on the classic Vieux Carré .
Adapted from a recipe created in February 2023 by Kaitlin Wilkes for Avallen calvados.
One serving of Orchard View contains 165 calories
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This is an interesting twist on the NOLA classic, with the calvados taking the front seat and rye playing a supporting role. If you enjoy a Vieux Carre and you like calvados, you'll enjoy the Orchard View.
I thought of this as an "Old Fashioned" with an apple finish. Very nice