Orchard Vesper
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Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
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Stir well with bar spoon
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Strain into chilled coupe glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
The Orchard Vesper transforms James Bond's famous cocktail into an apple-kissed French affair that would make even 007 do a double-take.
This sophisticated variation swaps the traditional gin and vodka for apple brandy and cognac, creating a spirit-forward sipper with remarkable depth. The calvados brings orchard fruit notes that dance with the cognac's rich grape character, while the two vermouths add complementary layers of herbal complexity and subtle sweetness. Despite its potent composition, the Orchard Vesper maintains excellent balance, with the lemon twist adding a bright aromatic finish. Perfect for cool autumn evenings or as an elegant pre-dinner drink, this cocktail suits occasions where conversations run deep and unhurried. It's relatively simple to make but requires quality ingredients to truly shine. Pair it with rich appetizers like duck rillettes, aged cheeses, or anything featuring apples and caramelized elements that will harmonize with the cocktail's fruit-forward profile.
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