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