Calvados Tonic
Apple brandy and tonic. A French aperitif highball.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 150 ml Tonic water
- Apple slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the glass
- Top with 150 ml tonic water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Calvados Tonic
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Calvados Tonic FAQ
What's in a Calvados Tonic?
50 ml apple brandy (calvados), 150 ml tonic water, garnished with apple slice.
How strong is a Calvados Tonic?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Calvados Tonic?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Calvados Tonic in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
