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Calvados Cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (53)
Calvados Cocktail image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1⁄2 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
1 1⁄2 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1920 7.75oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Calvados Cocktail contains 165 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 16.83% alc./vol. (33.66° proof)
  • 19.1 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

CALVADOS COCKTAIL.
(6 people)
2 Glasses Calvados.
2 Glasses Orange Juice.
1 Glass Cointreau.
1 glass Orange Bitters.
Add plenty of ice and shake carefully.

Variation of the above.
3 Glasses Calvados.
3 Glasses Sweetened Lemon Juice.
Shake very thoroughly and serve.

Harry Craddock, The Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930

More cocktails by Harry Craddock

Review

Apple is somewhat dominated by orange but a pleasing dry, zesty, fruity combo nonetheless.

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Comments & Discussion

Egg McKenzie
this is one of the worst cocktails i've made :/
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Wonderful cocktail. Made for cocktails on Christmas afternoon. As it was Christmas substituted tangerine juice and Mandarine Napoleon.
Was perfect before Christmas dinner.
score: 2
Dave Smith
A great combination of flavors. I used a cara cara orange which isn’t as acidic as other varieties, Cointreau and Daron calvados. Very enjoyable, thanks Harry Craddock!
score: 1
Miguel Perales Premium Member
Interesting combination of flavors, in a good way. Apple is definitely upfront, but then the orange comes in strong at the end with a nice bitter finish from the orange bitters. I really liked this one.
score: 1
Marc Lipton
Used an orange shrub instead of straight OJ. I recommend it for Sunday Brunch!
score: 1
Karen Reed
Terrific taste and light! I zested a navel orange to add to the mix. Will add it to my fav list.
score: 1

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Makes a minimum of 25 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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