Deauville Cocktail

Name: Deauville Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 Juice of a Lemon; 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1/2 oz Apple Brandy; 1/2 oz Triple Sec

The Deauville Cocktail is a classic brandy-based aperitif that combines French brandy, apple brandy, and triple sec with fresh lemon juice for a balanced, warming drink. Its blend of warm spirits and bright citrus makes it ideal for before-dinner sipping.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1/4 Juice of a Lemon
1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

1/2 oz Apple Brandy

1/2 oz Triple Sec

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Instructions

1
Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
2
cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice, not bottled, for brighter acidity and better balance with the spirits.
Shake hard with plenty of ice for 10-15 seconds to properly chill and dilute the drink—this rounds out the sharp edges of the spirits.
Chill your coupe glass in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving to maintain the cocktail's temperature.
Measure precisely using a jigger; the 1:1:1 ratio of brandy, apple brandy, and triple sec is critical to the drink's balance.

Substitutions

Apple Brandy → Calvados (French apple brandy; more authentic)
Triple Sec → Cointreau or Curaçao (similar orange liqueur profile)
Brandy → Cognac (higher quality alternative)

Storage & make-ahead

Cocktails are best served immediately after preparation; do not store mixed drinks.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · coupe glass or cocktail glass · bar strainer · citrus juicer

Common Questions

What type of brandy should I use for a Deauville Cocktail?

Use a quality cognac or five-star brandy as your base spirit. The recipe specifies Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, though any aged, smooth brandy works well.