Name: Apple Blossom Cocktail
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 50 ml Calvados apple brandy; 50 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 2 dash Orange bitters

Apple Blossom Cocktail
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Ingredients:
1 ²⁄₃ oz	Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1 ²⁄₃ oz	Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
2 dash	Orange Bitters by Angostura

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
Prepare garnish of apple wedge or float dehydrated apple slice.
Prepare garnish of apple wedge or dehydrated apple slice.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish with apple wedge on rim or float dehydrated apple slice.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Cocktail of the day:

20th March 2025 is Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere

Review:

Concentrated lightly herbal apple with subtle zesty citrus. Quick to make and stupidly simple yet delicious.

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Variant:

Bentley

History:

Adapted from Victor Bergeron's Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (1972 revised edition).

APPLE BLOSSOM COCKTAIL
¾ ounce calvados or applejack
¾ ounce Italian vermouth
Shake with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Victor Bergeron, 1972

More cocktails by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic

Nutrition:

One serving of Apple Blossom Cocktail contains 199 calories

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
22.05% alc./vol. (22.05° proof)
22.2 grams of pure alcohol

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michael Monaco

6th June at 23:17

I made it...it was ok. Still looking for a home-run cocktail with calvados.

John CARR

2nd June at 15:17

This is great! So interesting how the combination of Calvados + sweet vermouth is elsewhere reminiscent of autumn (e.g. Fallen Leaves, Fall Back), yet a few dashes of Orange bitters transform it into spring instead.

Doug Bain

17th May at 03:02

Tried as a quick nightcap. Worked great on crushed ice with an apple slice as a stirring stick.

Romina

23rd April at 22:34

I used Calvados and Cocci same ratio and found it a bit sweet for me, but still interesting.

Richard Elgar

21st March at 20:07

We tried this with applejack last night, and it was a success. The thin slice of (Cosmic Crisp in our case) apple really makes it.

Caspian Berggren

20th March at 15:44

The title must have put this thought in my head but it really is floral on the finish. This cocktail shows you don't need to make it complicated in order to achieve new and interesting flavours. I think I might halve the recipe next time I make it just so it's always cold and fresh.

Fredie Martineau

10th November 2024 at 07:32

I have used the Avallen calvados which has this gorgeous apple flavour and reduced the amount of Antica Formula to 20ml. Partner felt it was well balanced this way. Served cocktail in Nick & Nora.

MIKE LANDERS

20th March 2023 at 11:51

Make it with Dubonnet and its a Bentley!

Simon Difford

20th March 2023 at 12:22

Good observation, Mike. I've now added links between the Apple Blossom and Bentley cocktails.

Miguel Perales

10th December 2022 at 21:40

Went with a 2:1 Calvados to Vermouth (Cocchi) ratio. I really liked that ratio. As stated, a simple cocktail to make yet nice, complex flavors.
Second one, I added 1/4 oz / 7.5 ml Allspice (Pimento) dram just for fun. Added a bit more depth to it.

Geoff B.

25th October 2022 at 05:13

Loving this! This is my Manhattan alternative when I want something crisp, apple, cold, and autumnal. Next time I’m adding a few more dashes of orange bitters. A fresh, thin, apple slice for looks and aromatics was a nice touch.