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
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

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

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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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’s Avatar michael Monaco
6th June at 23:17
I made it...it was ok. Still looking for a home-run cocktail with calvados.
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John CARR’s Avatar 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.
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Doug Bain’s Avatar 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.
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Romina’s Avatar Romina
23rd April at 22:34
I used Calvados and Cocci same ratio and found it a bit sweet for me, but still interesting.
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Richard Elgar’s Avatar 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.
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Caspian Berggren’s Avatar 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.
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Fredie Martineau’s Avatar 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.
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MIKE LANDERS’ Avatar MIKE LANDERS
20th March 2023 at 11:51
Make it with Dubonnet and its a Bentley!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
20th March 2023 at 12:22
Good observation, Mike. I've now added links between the Apple Blossom and Bentley cocktails.
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Miguel Perales’ Avatar 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.
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Geoff B.’s Avatar 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.
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