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Modern · Brandy · Coupe glass

Created by Harry Craddock. A spirit-forward stirred brandy cocktail built on calvados apple brandy and aromatic bitters — cold, clear, contemplative.

GlassCoupe glass
GarnishNone
ABV28.6%
Categorypopular
FlavorAperitivo/aperitif, Nightcap/sipping, Spirit-forward

Ingredients

  • Calvados apple brandy50 ml
  • Red quinquina e.g. Dubonnet, Byrrh20 ml
  • Orange Liqueur10 ml
  • Aromatic bitters1 dash

Method

  1. Add calvados apple brandy, red quinquina e.g. dubonnet, byrrh, orange liqueur, and aromatic bitters to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe glass