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Shaken · 1 serving

Calvados Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining apple brandy, orange juice, triple sec.

Short answer

Calvados Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with apple brandy, orange juice, triple sec, and orange bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Calvados Cocktail 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 Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Orange Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Calvados Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Orange twist before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure apple brandy, orange juice, triple sec, orange bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Orange twist and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Calvados Cocktail taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Calvados Cocktail questions

What is in a Calvados Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, orange juice, triple sec, and orange bitters.

How long does a Calvados Cocktail 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 Cocktail prepared?

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

Is a Calvados Cocktail 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 B016https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/361/calvados-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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