Fallen Leaves

Calvados and sweet vermouth share equal measures in a compact apple-and-wine cocktail. A smaller dry-vermouth portion and a dash of grape brandy add detail, with a broad lemon peel finishing the clear stirred drink.

clear amber Fallen Leaves in a small coupe with broad lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 22.5 ml Calvados
  • 22.5 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 7.5 ml Dry vermouth
  • 1 dash Brandy
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Calvados, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth and brandy into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lemon peel over the surface and add it.