Peaches, pears, apricots, prunes, and grapes pair well with Calvados. Of course, apple brandy also pairs well with an assortment of fresh apples.

What glass do you drink Calvados?

tulip shaped glass
Calvados should always be tasted at room temperature, preferably in a tulip shaped glass, or one which curves in at the top to concentrate its aromas.

How do you drink Boulard?

In an old-fashioned glass, pour the sugar and add bitters and ice. Mix for 20 seconds, add the Calvados and stir again during 15 seconds. Garnish with a slice of apple. Worthy of inclusion within your drinks cabinet, even if theirs not much to talk about in regards to history.

Do you chill Calvados?

Over the centuries, Calvados evolved into an after-dinner drink — a digestif enjoyed on its own (chilled or otherwise) – and now, mixed into a variety of craft cocktails. On its own, Calvados goes down smoothly at room temperature, but the apple taste in the foreground makes it surprisingly refreshing served chilled.

Can you put Calvados in coffee?

A shot of young calvados is served alongside an espresso coffee. A small drop of calvados is added to the coffee as an alternative to sugar. Every time a sip of coffee is taken, the cup is topped up with calvados.

What is the best way to drink a Calvados?

Pour calvados, grenadine and orange juice over ice in a collins glass. Stir, fill with ginger ale, and serve. Pour the brandy, lemon juice and sugar into a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

How do you make a Calvados and absinthe cocktail?

In a cocktail shaker, add ice, absinthe, grenadine, Calvados, and gin. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass, then serve. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, absinthe, grenadine, Calvados, and gin. Shake Stir together in a mixing glass the calvados, grenadine and lemonade with ice.

How do you mix Calvados and honey?

Instructions: In a mixing glass with ice, combine 2 ounces of Calvados and ½ ounce of honey syrup (that’s just honey diluted with an equal amount of hot water, making it easier to stir into a drink). Add 2 dashes each of orange bitters and Angostura. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Can you mix Calvados with champagne?

There’s Le Normandy where you add calvados to champagne with either a honey or strawberry liqueur. Meanwhile, there’s another, which is a take on cognac champagne cocktail, where you soak a sugar with bitters and drop it into a champagne glass followed by a dash of calvados.