The Honeymoon Cocktail is a classic brandy-based drink combining apple brandy, Benedictine, fresh lemon juice, and Curaçao into a balanced, herbal-citrus aperitif. Its warm spice notes and bright citrus make it ideal for pre-dinner sipping.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Serve immediately after preparation. This is a fresh cocktail and does not store or keep.
cocktail shaker · bar strainer · jigger · coupe or cocktail glass
Benedictine is essential to the drink's signature herbal character. Yellow Chartreuse is the closest substitute, though it will shift the flavor profile.
Shake vigorously with ice to properly combine the ingredients, chill the drink, and achieve the right dilution. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Calvados (French apple brandy) is traditional and preferred for its complexity, but any good-quality apple brandy will work.
It's semi-sweet with herbal complexity. Benedictine adds sweetness and spice, while fresh lemon juice balances it with acidity.
Yes. Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings, shake in batches or stir gently in a pitcher with ice, then strain into individual glasses.
