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Apple Blossom Cocktail
Concentrated lightly herbal apple with subtle zesty citrus. Quick to make and stupidly simple yet delicious
Mookie
2nd August at 18:38
finally took the calvados plunge and started with this drink, and it did not disappoint. will be interesting to play with the ratios!
6th June at 23:17
I made it...it was ok. Still looking for a home-run cocktail with calvados.
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.
17th May at 03:02
Tried as a quick nightcap. Worked great on crushed ice with an apple slice as a stirring stick.
23rd April at 22:34
I used Calvados and Cocci same ratio and found it a bit sweet for me, but still interesting.
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.
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.
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.
20th March 2023 at 11:51
Make it with Dubonnet and its a Bentley!
20th March 2023 at 12:22
Good observation, Mike. I've now added links between the Apple Blossom and Bentley cocktails.
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.
Second one, I added 1/4 oz / 7.5 ml Allspice (Pimento) dram just for fun. Added a bit more depth to it.
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.
25th October 2022 at 05:12
Simple to make but complex in flavor. I found the apple notes pleasantly became more prominent over time as the cocktail warmed.
17th October 2022 at 09:22
Very rich and fruity, I enjoy the 1:1 ratio but understand why people would want to tone down the vermouth.
13th June 2022 at 21:46
Very nice flavor for such a simple cocktail! Like others, I would like to play with the ratio, but maybe not all the way to a 3:1 or even 2:1. Maybe a 60:40 ml ratio.
28th March 2022 at 00:19
Great and simple recipe! My version was calvados 1.0, red vermouth 0.5, and 2 dashes of orange bitters. Use the best calvados available in my case Daron Fine.
17th December 2021 at 21:08
Having reset my expectation of Avallen (thank you Tim EJ) this mix works perfectly.
14th December 2021 at 22:16
I think the rosso vermouth in this recipe overwhelms the calvados. I used the exact ingredients in the recipe but really, all I could taste was the vermouth. I’d change the proportions: 60ml calvados, 20 ml rosso vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters.
19th December 2021 at 19:56
I like vermouth but I see what you're saying so, as per the vintage recipe, I have changed the recipe to equal parts calvados and vermouth.
21st October 2021 at 00:28
This was nice as an aperitif. Not being a huge fan of vermouth, I would have put more Calvados - maybe 1:1, but that is just me