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Calvados Cocktail

Calvados Cocktail is fairly approachable, built around apple, citrus and rich. The mouthfeel is broad, weighty texture, and the overall impression is firm and warming.

AppleCitrusRich

APPROX. ABV: 23%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength4

Body4

Drinkability4

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Cognac

20 ml Orange liqueur

20 ml Lemon

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Citrus or fruit garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Pork

02Apple tart

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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