Normandy Cocktail
Apple brandy meets elderflower and citrus in a light, floral highball with a hint of tonic bitterness.
Ingredients
- Apple brandy60 ml
- Elderflower liqueure.g. St-Germain15 ml
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed7 ml
- Tonic watertop up
- Orange, to garnish (optional)1 twist
Method
- Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice and leave it to chill.
- Stir the Calvados, elderflower liqueur and fresh lemon juice with ice in a mixing glass or shaker.
- Strain the cold mixture into a glass over fresh ice cubes.
- Top up with tonic and stir briefly to keep the fizz.
- Twist a wide strip of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, and drop it in to garnish.
About this drink
Calvados is the heart of this Normandy-inspired drink, in which the apple's spiced sweetness is balanced by the floral scent of elderflower. Tonic adds a light fizz and a fresh, gently bitter finish that makes the drink perfect for a warm afternoon.
