Apple Blossom

Daiquiri/Classic Sours & Riffs • September 02, 2026

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A photo of the Apple Blossom cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Roger Groult 3 Year Reserve Pays D'Auge Calvados, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
0.17 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
0.17 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake vigorously
Strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Orchard Martini brings autumn's apple harvest right into your cocktail glass, marrying the botanical backbone of London gin with the rustic charm of French apple brandy.

This sophisticated sipper balances crisp citrus notes from fresh orange juice against the warm, orchard-fruit character of Calvados, all softened by a touch of sugar cane syrup and brought together with Beefeater's juniper-forward profile. The result tastes like walking through a Norman apple grove on a cool fall afternoon—bright, slightly tart, with layers of fruit that unfold as you sip. It's an excellent choice for early evening drinks when you want something refined but approachable, particularly during the transition from summer to fall when apples are at their peak. Making this cocktail requires nothing more than a good shake and proper straining technique, so it's well within reach for home bartenders who can measure accurately and shake with confidence. The orange zest twist adds a fragrant citrus oil that plays beautifully with both spirits. Pair this with charcuterie featuring pork pâté or rillettes, aged cheeses like Comté or aged cheddar, or roasted pork tenderloin with apple compote—foods that echo the cocktail's fruit-forward, slightly savory character.