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Calvados

Spirit40% ABV4 drinks

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  • You want this specific flavour profile in your cocktail.
  • There are 4 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

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  • You prefer a more neutral or differently flavoured base.

What is Calvados?

Calvados is a distilled drink category component used for drink guides, recipe discovery, flavor navigation and alcohol-style grouping. It should be described by base material, production style, aroma, flavor, body and cocktail context rather than recipe count alone.

What does Calvados taste like?

apple, pear, oak, baking spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Calvados profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails

  • High-strength spirit (40% ABV)

Best For

sourshighballsstirred cocktailsMedium mixability

Drink Profile

Bold intensityDry sweetnessHigh-strength spirit (40% ABV)

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