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Apple Cart

A French-influenced sour showcasing Calvados with Cointreau and fresh lemon, essentially a Sidecar made with apple brandy.

brandyMedium~24% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishApple slice
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozcalvados
  • ¾ ozcointreau
  • ¾ ozlemon juice
  • Apple slicegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. 4Garnish with a thin apple slice.
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History & Origin

The Apple Cart applies the Sidecar formula to Calvados, the renowned apple brandy of Normandy. The result is an elegant sour that celebrates French orchard traditions with bright citrus balance.

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