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Stirred · 1 serving

Calvados Sazerac

A powerful apple-brandy Sazerac with rye, absinthe, rich syrup, and two styles of aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Calvados Sazerac is a stirred cocktail made with absinthe, calvados, rye whiskey, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, lime, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Calvados Sazerac 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 Sazerac ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Absinthe2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Calvados50 ml5 cl1.7 oz20 parts
Rye Whiskey15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters3 dash———
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Lime1 piece———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Lime oils expressed and discarded; exactly one tiny narrow lemon zest knot

Method

How to make Calvados Sazerac

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear rocks glass and prepare one lime zest strip plus exactly one tiny narrow lemon zest knot.

  2. 02

    Add the absinthe to the chilled glass, roll it to coat the interior evenly, and discard the excess.

  3. 03

    Measure the Calvados, rye whiskey, rich sugar syrup, Creole-style bitters, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  4. 04

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the absinthe-rinsed rocks glass without adding serving ice.

  6. 06

    Express the lime oils and discard that peel, then place only the tiny lemon zest knot at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Calvados Sazerac taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Calvados Sazerac questions

What is in a Calvados Sazerac?

Kokto’s build uses absinthe, calvados, rye whiskey, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, lime, and lemon.

How long does a Calvados Sazerac take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Calvados Sazerac prepared?

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

Is a Calvados Sazerac 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 B123https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/18027/calvados-sazerac · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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