Calvados Cocktail
Calvados with orange liqueur and orange juice. A Savoy recipe.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 30 ml Orange juice
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Fresh orange juice only.
About the Calvados Cocktail
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Calvados Cocktail FAQ
What's in a Calvados Cocktail?
45 ml apple brandy (calvados), 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 30 ml orange juice, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Calvados Cocktail?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Calvados Cocktail?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Calvados Cocktail in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
