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Built · 1 serving

Calvados & Tonic

A crisp apple-brandy highball lengthened with cold tonic and optional aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Calvados & Tonic is a built cocktail made with calvados, tonic water, and apple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Calvados & Tonic ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Calvados & Tonic ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Calvados50 ml5 cl1.7 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters (optional)2 dash——Optional
Tonic Water105 ml10.5 cl3.6 oz2.1 parts
Apple1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one very thin small fresh apple slice

Method

How to make Calvados & Tonic

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Collins glass, chill the tonic water, and cut exactly one very thin small fresh apple slice.

  2. 02

    Fill the chilled Collins glass to the top with fresh clear ice.

  3. 03

    Measure the Calvados directly into the ice-filled serving glass.

  4. 04

    Add the optional aromatic bitters, then pour the cold tonic gently down the inside of the glass; never shake it.

  5. 05

    Lift the contents once or twice with a bar spoon, keeping the tonic's carbonation lively.

  6. 06

    Secure the single thin apple slice at the rim and serve immediately without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Calvados & Tonic taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Calvados & Tonic questions

What is in a Calvados & Tonic?

Kokto’s build uses calvados, tonic water, and apple, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Calvados & Tonic take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Calvados & Tonic prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Calvados & Tonic alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B129https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5805/calvados-and-tonic · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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