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La Fontaine

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (36)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
3/4 fl oz Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)
1/6 fl oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
1 dash La Fée Parisienne absinthe

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of La Fontaine contains 190 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 26.59% alc./vol. (53.17° proof)
  • 23.4 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails. Mr Clapham says, "Spawn of the Self-Starter and the California Zephyr."

More cocktails by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails

Review

Calvados shines in this spirit-forward, Martini-like aperitivo or late-night sipper.

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Comments & Discussion

Calvin Grant Premium Member
This is delicious! Indeed martini like and a new favorite. Apple, apricot, and absinthe pair profoundly with the Lillet. I used Orchard Apricot from Rothman & Winter and a V.S. cavaldos. ☆☆☆☆☆
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Like a subtly fortified white wine. Attractively delicate flavours with beautiful balance. Dry, spicy, underpinned by sweetness. Characteristically of its creator, despite being a modern invention it has the feel of a classic. Highly recommended, especially for white wine and Calvados fans.
score: 1
Chris Brislawn
Instead of 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc try using 1/2 oz each of Lillet Blanc and Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero d'Or. Excellent! (I also used Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy, but availability may be limited in some areas.)
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Having just sampled an Old Etonian, this looks eerily familiar, comfortingly so.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Made again using Laird's Applejack 86 (86 proof) and cocchi Americano. Resulting cocktail was a little different in flavour, but also appeared to be drier. Loved it.
score: 3
Jeremy Harrold
I expected this to be more alcoholic in style but it was quite gentle. Orchard fruit and the hint of absinthe acting as a bit of sweet spice.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was totally different than I was expecting. It is very well balance with no ingredient overshadowing another. Not overly sweet which was a plus for us. Important for this cocktail to breathe a little and warm up slightly. The tastes are more pronounced.
Excellent aperitive with a nice sharp cheddar and whole meal crackers. Delightful cocktail.
score: 3

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