Depth Bomb
Brandy and apple brandy with lemon and grenadine. A First World War era cocktail.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 7.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 5 ml Grenadine
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml cognac into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the shaker
- Add 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 5 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard.
About the Depth Bomb
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.
Depth Bomb FAQ
What's in a Depth Bomb?
30 ml cognac, 30 ml apple brandy (calvados), 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 5 ml grenadine, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Depth Bomb?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Depth Bomb?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Depth Bomb in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
