Honeymoon
Apple brandy, Bénédictine, orange liqueur and lemon. A 1910s New York cocktail.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 15 ml Bénédictine
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Bénédictine into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake and serve very cold.
About the Honeymoon
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Honeymoon FAQ
What's in a Honeymoon?
45 ml apple brandy (calvados), 15 ml bénédictine, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Honeymoon?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Honeymoon?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Honeymoon in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
