Deauville Cocktail
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Orange twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Cognac — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Calvados (apple brandy) — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Cointreau — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist an orange peel over the top.
Description: A balanced, dual-brandy sour named for the fashionable French seaside resort town.
Cultural Background: Documented in early-to-mid-1900s cocktail guides, part of a wave of elegant, French-named cocktails of the era.
Tips: Using both cognac and Calvados gives a more layered flavor than either alone.
Variations: A dash of Angostura bitters can add extra depth.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as an elegant, well-balanced brandy sour.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Where is Deauville?
A: A fashionable seaside resort town in Normandy, France, historically popular with wealthy travelers.
- Cognac — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Calvados (apple brandy) — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Cointreau — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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