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French Berry

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1/2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/3 fl oz Spiced red berries syrup
1/6 fl oz Bols Black Raspberry Liqueur
2 dash La Fée Parisienne absinthe
1 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupette 15cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of skewered raspberries and blueberries.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with skewered raspberries and blueberries.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of French Berry contains 197 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 20.7% alc./vol. (41.4° proof)
  • 20.2 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Created in November 2025 by yours truly.

Review

This started as a spiced berry riff on a Pan American Clipper but headed in a distinctly French direction.

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