Calvados + Tonic Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Choose a highball or Collins glass. Fill the glass with large ice cubes to chill while you assemble the drink (about 1–2 minutes).

2. 2

   Build the cocktail

   Discard any excess water from the chilled glass. Add 2 oz Calvados, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters directly into the glass over the ice.

3. 3

   Top with tonic

   Gently pour 4 oz chilled tonic water down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon to preserve effervescence. Stir very gently once with a bar spoon (1–2 slow rotations) to integrate without flattening the tonic.

4. 4

   Garnish and serve

   Express the oils of a lemon twist over the surface by holding the twist skin-side down and giving it a quick squeeze, then drop it into the drink. Alternatively, float a thin apple slice on top. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.