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Royal Smile
This balanced sweet and sour cocktail could put a smile on anyone's face. Unless that is, "one is not amused!" Calvados notes shine through
Annabelle Egginton
11th December 2025 at 19:55
I personally find this too sweet and has a ‘sweetie’ or candy-like flavour. I would lessen the sugar syrup, and I find the Calvados apple taste is totally obscured by the grenadine which is slightly overpowering.