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Spirits

Calvados

  • Spirit
  • 40% ABV
  • 4 drinks

What is Calvados?

Calvados is a protected French apple brandy which, under US labelling rules, must be distilled exclusively in France in accordance with the French regulations governing Calvados.

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Choose this if…

  • ✓You want this specific flavour profile in your cocktail.
  • ✓There are 4 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

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  • ✗You prefer a more neutral or differently flavoured base.

At a Glance

72 kcalCalories
40%ABV
0gSugar
0gCarbs
SpiritType
4Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

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What does Calvados taste like?

apple, pear, oak, baking spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Calvados profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails

  • High-strength spirit (40% ABV)

apple, pear, oak, baking spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Contains alcohol
Bold intensityDry sweetnessHigh-strength spirit (40% ABV)

Ways to use calvados

Cocktails (4)

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Nutrition per measure

Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.

Calories
72
Sugar
0g
Carbs
0g

Per 100ml — 240 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.