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The Washington Post, September 23, 2009

Spirits

  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

Some might worry that this is too sweet, but fear not. The Calvados provides a true cocktail kick, while the herbal and vanilla notes of bianco vermouth, as well as the honey, serve to smooth the spirit's edge, bringing the fruit to center stage. It's perfect for the coming autumn days.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 2 ounces Calvados
  • 3/4 ounce bianco vermouth (not the same as dry vermouth)
  • 1/2 ounce honey syrup (see NOTE)

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice. Add the Calvados, bianco vermouth and honey syrup. Stir vigorously, then strain into a chilled cocktail (martini) glass.

NOTE: To make honey syrup, combine 1 part honey and 2 parts water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool before using in this recipe.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "Normandy Cocktails," by Jean-Paul Thomine and Christian Drouin (Editions Charles Corlet, 2005).

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 179
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 0g 0
Saturated Fat: 0g 0
Cholesterol: 0mg 0
Sodium: 0mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 22g 7
Dietary Fiber: 0g 0
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 0g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g
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