Montparnasse Cocktail
I've given a few alternatives to the Calvados in the post. You could also substitute cognac or brandy, which will make it a somewhat different drink. If you want to add apple flavor, use apple juice rather than the wine. Apple bitters can also be added to the drink too. And if you top it off with a spritzy pour of sparkling apple cider (or a touch of sparkling wine, if you'd got an open bottle), I don't think anyone would mind.
Servings 1 cocktail
- 1 1/2 ounces Calvados
- 3/4 ounce elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce apple juice or cider, or dry white wine
- apple slice, for garnish
- Pour the Calvados, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and apple juice (or white wine) into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker 3/4s full of ice, cover and shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15 to 20 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail couple. Garnish with an apple slice.