The Normandy is a refined French-inspired cocktail that combines Calvados apple brandy with Dubonnet and fresh apple cider, balanced by lime juice and garnished with a crisp apple slice.
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Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with
apple slice.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger · bar spoon · fine strainer
Calvados is an apple brandy from Normandy, France. If unavailable, use applejack or cognac, though the authentic apple character will differ.
Mix the drink fresh to order for best flavor. Pre-batch the spirit mixture (Calvados, Dubonnet, cider, lime) without ice and stir with ice just before serving.
Use fresh, unfiltered apple cider or a high-quality bottled cider. Avoid sweetened cider blends; opt for dry or semi-dry for balance.
Stir all ingredients with ice for 10-15 seconds until properly chilled, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
The Normandy is balanced and lightly sweet, with the Dubonnet providing herbal notes and the lime juice adding brightness.
