World Calvados Day – 3 Cocktails Featuring Bella Porcile and Calvados

What is World Calvados Day?

World Calvados Day is an international celebration of calvados – the traditional apple brandy from Normandy, France. The day was established to spread knowledge and appreciation for this unique spirit, made from fermented apple cider and characterized by long aging in oak barrels.

The initiative was launched by IDAC (Interprofession des Appellations Cidricoles) in collaboration with the Normandy region, with the aim of putting calvados on the global drinks map.

3 Cocktails with Père Magloire – Recipes by Bella Porcile

Bella Porcile i avslappnat porträtt med Père Magloire i handen – ett ögonblick av doft, hantverk och passion.

Sparkling Tea Highball

• 5 cl Père Magloire 12y
• 10 cl cold-brewed apple & cinnamon tea

Step-by-step

1. Place 5 bags of apple & cinnamon tea in 1 liter of cold water and let steep in the fridge for 24 hours.
2. After 24 hours, strain the tea into a bottle of your choice.
3. When it’s time to serve, mix 100 ml simple syrup and 100 ml apple acid or lemon juice in a Twist & Sparkle bottle.
4. Pour the apple & cinnamon tea into the Twist & Sparkle bottle up to the marked max volume.
5. Add a carbonation capsule and let it sit for a few minutes to stabilize.
6. Garnish your highball glass with dried and edible flowers by brushing honey on the rim to help them stick.
7. Pour the calvados into the glass with a stick of ice or whatever ice you have at home.
8. Top with the sparkling tea mixture.
9. Serve your Sparkling Tea Highball!

En bubblig calvados highball med mousserande te, serverad i highball-glas med blommor och is – elegant och friskt.

Hot Elderberry Apple Toddy

• 5 cl Père Magloire 12y
• 15 cl elderberry cordial
• Cream

Step-by-step

1. Pick elderberries and freeze them — this makes it easier to strip the berries from the stems.
2. Use about 10 berry clusters and strip off the berries.
3. Place them in a saucepan with water — roughly equal parts berries and water.
4. Add spices like cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves.
5. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. Strain everything and adjust the sweetness using honey or sugar.
7. Pour the calvados into a low, heat-resistant glass.
8. Warm up the cordial and pour the desired amount into the glass — about 10–15 cl or to taste.
9. Lightly shake the cream in a suitable container, then layer it gently over the hot drink.
10. Grate a little cinnamon on top.
11. Serve your Hot Elderberry Apple Toddy!

En varm Hot Elderberry Apple Toddy och Calvados, skiktad grädde och toppas med riven kanel – värmande och elegant.

Apple & Maple Old Fashioned

• 5 cl Père Magloire 12y
• 1 cl maple syrup
• A few drops of aromatic bitters
• A pinch of flaky sea salt

Step-by-step

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, just like a classic Old Fashioned, and stir until well chilled.
2. Strain into a low glass with a large ice cube.
3. Garnish with a slice of baguette topped with camembert, fig, and a drizzle of honey.
4. Serve your Apple & Maple Old Fashioned!

En Apple Maple Old Fashioned hälls upp med is – bredvid står en varm, kryddig drink med kanel och grädde.