I have been looking for a classic cocktail, fit for the holiday season. I am slowly getting more into the brown liquors, having been too loyal to my clear liquors {vodka and gin} far too long, and have been experimenting more with bourbon. This cocktail combines Calvados {a liquor made from apples in Normandy, France}, with good ol’ American bourbon. It is mixed with a bit of apple cider for color and flavor, and finished with a splash of thyme-infused simple syrup. This drink made me love bourbon {and Calvados} – for me, this was the perfect gateway bourbon drink.
Happy Friday! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Recipe continued after the jump…
Recipes
Norman Conquest Cocktail
- 2 oz. bourbon {I used Bulleit}
- 1 oz. Calvados
- 2 oz. apple cider {or good quality apple juice}
- 1/2 oz. thyme simple syrup {recipe follows}
- Thyme sprigs {for garnish}
Mix all of the above ingredients together and serve over ice. Garnish with a thyme sprig.
Thyme Simple Syrup
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 5 thyme sprigs
Mix water and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium low heat until sugar completely dissolves. Add thyme, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Let cool completely and then remove thyme sprigs.
Thank you so much for reading!
Devine cocktail, gorgeous boots!
Thank you my darling Mags! xo
The pictures are gorgeous!
Thank you Francesca! I love pics with candlelight! 🙂
Beautiful light! And calvados… yummm
Thank you! I am loving Calvados – what a fantastic liquor!
Love your photograhy, Lindsay! And the drink is a must try. I love thyme infused simple syrup –thanks for sharing! & happy Friday!
Thank you Anne! I first came across thyme infused simple syrup awhile ago, and now am trying to try basil, lavender and other herbs – the possibilites seem endless! Hope you had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather we have been having up here
this drink looks so dreamy and romantic…lovely post…sarah
Thank you Sarah – it was actually a bit TOO easy to drink!
The drink looks so good right now!