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Calvados sour

This apple brandy variation on a sour is easy to make with a lovely mix of flavors.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 2 fl oz calvados (or other apple brandy)
  • 1 fl oz lemon juice
  • ½ fl oz simple syrup
  • ½ fl oz egg white (optional)
  • 2 drops bitters either aromatic or orange, optional
To serve
  • a few paper-thin slices of apple (optional) and ice

Instructions

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  1. If serving with apple slices in glass, cut a few paper-thin slices of apple and lightly brush them with the cut edge of a lemon to help stop them browning. Place the slices around the side of a glass (they should stick a little but if not, add ice to the glass at this point to help them stay in place.
  2. Add calvados, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white to a cocktail shaker. If using bitters, you can either add them here or simple use to top the drink. Add plenty of crushed ice and shake well then strain into the glass - I suggest over ice but can also serve as-is.

Notes

  • I'd suggest using a rocks glass for this but you can use other styles, as you prefer.
  • If you are using egg white, don't worry if the mixture might look like it is curdling before you shake it, it will come together once shaken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.