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California Zephyr

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A spirit-forward stirred drink where apple brandy and cognac carry the fruit, softened by a little apricot liqueur. A dash of absinthe adds a faint anise note and the hot water rounds off the edges.

Similar names: Alta California, American Royal Zephyr, California Cooler, California English, California Gimlet, California Root Beer, California Widow, Chicago Zephyr

Method
Stirred
Glass
coupe
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/5
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe.
  2. Add the apple brandy, cognac, apricot liqueur, absinthe and hot water to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  3. Stir until well chilled.
  4. Strain into the chilled coupe.
  5. Garnish with an orange zest twist.

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