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Speakeasy Sparkler

By Robin Schempp

3.8

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Meyer lemons, a cross between lemons and oranges, start to ripen in November. They add a deliciously fragrant sweet-and-sour note to this cocktail.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

10 ounces calvados, applejack or apple brandy
4 ounces ginger brandy, ginger cordial or ginger syrup
Juice of 4 Meyer lemons
Ice cubes
32 ounces sparkling cider, chilled
8 pieces (about 2 ounces) crystallized ginger or lemon twists

Preparation

  1. In a pitcher, stir together calvados, ginger brandy and juice. Divide among 8 chilled glasses filled halfway with ice. Top each with sparkling cider, and garnish with ginger. DO AHEAD: Mix the liquor and lemon juice, and refrigerate up to 4 hours in advance.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 224 calories
0 g fat
34 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
0 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesCalvadosBrandyMeyer LemonLemonCitrusFruitQuickEasyNo-CookWinterSelf
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