First, an explanation: Apple brandy is not the sweet, green stuff you drank back in college. It’s a centuries-old liquor distilled from apples. In France, its oldest form is called calvados, and in America, it was made before there was a Constitution. Lately, though, there’s been renewed interest in the spirit, and distilleries across the U.S. are producing impeccable versions with the smooth warmth of whiskey and the fruit notes of cognac. Bartenders, naturally, have taken notice and are experimenting with the spirit, perfect in boozy sippers as well as citrusy sour cocktails. Here are three to try at home.
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French Lady Ada’s Place, New York City
1 1⁄2 oz apple brandy, preferably Lemorton calvados 1 oz fresh green apple juice 1⁄2 oz Cointreau 1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice 1 egg white
Add ingredients to a shaker. Shake, add ice, and shake again. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a green-apple fan. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies
Governor Smith Manhatta, New York City
1 1⁄2 oz Paddy Irish whiskey 1 oz apple brandy, preferably Daron calvados 3⁄4 oz fresh lemon juice 1⁄2 oz simple syrup Ginger beer
Add first four ingredients to a shaker. Shake with ice, then strain into a highball glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a mint sprig. Corpse Reviver No. 1 The original calvados cocktail
1 1⁄2 oz cognac 1⁄2 oz apple brandy 1 oz sweet vermouth 1 dash Angostura bitters
Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange-zest twist.
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First, an explanation: Apple brandy is not the sweet, green stuff you drank back in college. It’s a centuries-old liquor distilled from apples. In France, its oldest form is called calvados, and in America, it was made before there was a Constitution.
Lately, though, there’s been renewed interest in the spirit, and distilleries across the U.S. are producing impeccable versions with the smooth warmth of whiskey and the fruit notes of cognac. Bartenders, naturally, have taken notice and are experimenting with the spirit, perfect in boozy sippers as well as citrusy sour cocktails. Here are three to try at home.
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French Lady
Ada’s Place, New York City
In Praise of the Nightcap: The Best Cocktail Recipes to Make Before Bed
Read article
In Praise of the Nightcap: The Best Cocktail Recipes to Make Before Bed
- 1 1⁄2 oz apple brandy, preferably Lemorton calvados
- 1 oz fresh green apple juice
- 1⁄2 oz Cointreau
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Add ingredients to a shaker. Shake, add ice, and shake again. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a green-apple fan.
In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies
Governor Smith
Manhatta, New York City
- 1 1⁄2 oz Paddy Irish whiskey
- 1 oz apple brandy, preferably Daron calvados
- 3⁄4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 oz simple syrup
- Ginger beer
Add first four ingredients to a shaker. Shake with ice, then strain into a highball glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a mint sprig.
Corpse Reviver No. 1
The original calvados cocktail
- 1 1⁄2 oz cognac
- 1⁄2 oz apple brandy
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange-zest twist.
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