5 creative Cocktails with Calvados – Enjoyment with a hint of apple

Calvados – liquid apple delight from Normandy

There are those special moments when a drink not only tastes good, but also touches your soul. When taste, mood, and company come together to create a small celebration – then a fine drink is often involved. Calvados, the apple brandy from Normandy, is just such a drink. With its fruity depth, woody warmth and a hint of French elegance, it brings not only apple aroma to the table, but also personality.

In this article, I'll show you five cocktail recipes that put Calvados in the spotlight – served, of course, in stylish Copper Cups, which add a very special touch to the experience. Each drink is like a little adventure – flavorful, emotional, unforgettable.

1. The Autumn Hero – Apple Jack Rabbit

When golden autumn steals your heart, this drink is the liquid version of it.

Ingredients

• 5 cl Calvados
• 2 cl fresh lemon juice
• 2 cl freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cl maple syrup
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Shake everything vigorously with ice in a shaker.
2. Strain into a pre-chilled copper cup.
3. Garnish with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick.

2. French classic – Angel Face

Stylish, charming, and surprisingly mild – like an evening in Paris.

Ingredients:

• 3 cl Calvados
• 3 cl apricot brandy
• 3 cl dry gin
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Pour into a copper cup with fresh ice cubes.
3. Garnish with dried apricot and mint.

3. Sparkling and elegant – Calvados Royal

The perfect aperitif for special moments full of lightness.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl Calvados
• 100 ml dry sparkling wine
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Pour the Calvados into a copper cup with crushed ice.
2. Top up with sparkling wine and stir gently (with a bar spoon).
3. Garnish with an apple slice or sprig of rosemary.

4. Spicy winter dream – Calvados Flip

When the snow is falling outside, this drink warms the heart.

Ingredients

• 4 cl Calvados
• 2 cl port wine (tawny)
• 1 cl sugar syrup
• 1 egg yolk
• A little whipped cream
• Ground cinnamon
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Shake all ingredients vigorously in a shaker without ice (dry shake).
2. Then shake again with ice.
3. Strain into a copper cup and dust with cinnamon.

5. Sweet temptation – Honeymoon

Honey meets apple – like a summer's day in Normandy.

Ingredients

• 4 cl Calvados
• 2 cl orange liqueur
• 1 cl honey
• 1 cl lemon juice
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Mix the honey with the lemon juice.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients in a shaker.
3. Strain into a cocktail cup with ice and serve with a straw.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Calvados cocktails

1. What exactly is Calvados? An apple brandy from Normandy, produced by distilling apple cider – fruity, strong, elegant.
2. What type of Calvados is suitable for cocktails? Younger Calvados (Fine or VSOP) are ideal – they are fresher and easier to mix.
3. Do I have to use a shaker? Yes, for most recipes a shaker is important to mix the ingredients optimally.
4. Why a copper cup? Copper conducts cold perfectly, looks beautiful and intensifies the drinking experience – especially with fruity recipes.
5. What decorations go well with it? Citrus fruits, apple slices, cinnamon sticks or fresh herbs such as mint or rosemary.
6. Can the cocktails also be made alcohol-free? Yes, you can get creative with alcohol-free apple brandies or kombucha.

Calvados – liquid moments that linger

Sometimes a drink is more than just a luxury. It is a memory, inspiration, a little ritual. And that is exactly what Calvados creates – especially when you mix it with dedication, share it with friends, or simply enjoy it all by yourself.

A Copper Cup in your hand, a smile on your lips, a soft clinking sound as you raise your cups – these are the moments when enjoyment becomes meaningful. Be inspired by the elegance of simplicity. Mix yourself a moment. And maybe even a new favorite drink.