Calvados is a brandy distilled from apple cider or a combination of apples and pears.
The fermented juice is usually double distilled to create the base of the brandy, which is then aged, and finally blended. The production of Calvados is strictly regulated, and final products are classified according to the length of maturation, with two years being the minimum aging period. Read more
The appellation Calvados is divided into three sub-regions that slightly differ in the base ingredient, terroir, and the distillation process. All these factors, including aging, influence the final character of Calvados. Young varieties typically display aromas and flavors of ripe fall fruit, cinnamon, mint, and citrus.
With age, they tend to develop into heavier, more rustic aromas of nuts, chocolate, or butterscotch. Calvados is mainly enjoyed as a digestif, preferably served neat in a tulip glass, but its character can match a wide array of dishes, especially apple, chocolate, or caramel-based desserts.
It is also used for flambéing or deglazing.
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Cidre Royal
Cidre Royal is a variation of the classic Kir cocktail. It is prepared with a combination of crème de cassis, calvados, and cider (instead of wine). In ... Read more
Angel Face
Fruity, yet powerful, Angel Face is an American cocktail made with a combination of Calvados, gin, and apricot brandy. In order to prepare it, equal parts of ... Read more
Appletini
Appletini consists of vodka and one or more of these beverages: apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy such as Calvados. This modern cocktail ... Read more
Golden Dawn
Golden Dawn is a vintage cocktail based on gin and apricot brandy. It also includes equal amounts of orange juice, Calvados (apple brandy), and a dash of grenadine.... Read more
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