Normandy Nightcap
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Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Chill Nick & Nora glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled Nick & Nora glass
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Garnish with Luxardo maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
This sophisticated Normandy Nightcap combines French apple brandy with Italian wine-based amaro for a drink that's both rustic and refined.
The aged Calvados forms the backbone, offering apple orchard notes with hints of oak and vanilla, while Cardamaro contributes gentle cardoon and blessed thistle complexity alongside subtle wine sweetness. Angostura bitters ties these elements together with spicy depth, creating a cocktail that balances fruit, herbs, and gentle bitterness. It's a straightforward drink to prepare—simply stir the ingredients with ice and strain into an elegant Nick & Nora glass, finished with a Luxardo cherry that adds a touch of sweet luxury. Perfect for autumn evenings or as a digestif after a hearty meal, this cocktail pairs wonderfully with apple desserts, strong cheeses, or charcuterie boards featuring smoky meats and crusty bread.
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