California Zephyr
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
- 1 1⁄4 oz Cognac
- 1⁄4 oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
- 1 dash La Fée Parisienne absinthe
- 1⁄3 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Retro Coupe
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of California Zephyr contains 194 calories
History:
A classic brought to my attention and rejuvenated by by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails. The California Zephyr was first published in Ted Saucier's 1951 Bottoms Up and takes its name after the long-distance passenger train that runs – the scenic way - between Chicago and San Francisco Bay.
Review:
This spirit-forward cocktail benefits from being tamed by dilution. Hence my addition of a splash of chilled water.
