Calvados Sour
The recipe for a classic Calvados Sour. A delicious mix of apple brandy (Calvados), lemon juice, and optional egg white.
Strengthmedium
GlassCoupe
BaseCalvados
GarnishApple fan or lemon peel
Description
The Calvados Sour is an elegant and highly aromatic variation of the classic sour cocktail. Instead of whiskey, this version uses Calvados, a fine apple brandy from Normandy, which gives the drink an intense, fruity apple note. The combination of the warmth of Calvados, the fresh acidity of lemon, and a subtle sweetness is perfectly balanced. Prepared with egg white, it achieves a wonderfully velvety texture and a stable foam head, making it a sophisticated drink for connoisseurs.
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
- For an optimal foam head, first perform a "Dry Shake" (without ice) for about 15 seconds.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously again until it is ice-cold.
- Strain the contents through a fine sieve into a pre-chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a thin apple fan or a lemon peel.
