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Forbidden Apple

Written by
Jacques Bezuidenhout
Bartender and cocktail consultant Jacques Bezuidenhout is the co-founder of two popular San Francisco bars and is a member of the Liquor.com advisory board.
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Jacques Bezuidenhout

This twist on the classic Champagne Cocktail is spiked with apple brandy and orange liqueur.

Ingredients

  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
  • 1 oz Calvados
  • 4 oz Champagne
  • Garnish: 1 Orange twist

Steps

  1. Add the first three ingredients to a Champagne flute and top with the Champagne.

  2. Garnish with an orange twist.