Spirits
Calvados
- Spirit
- 40% ABV
- 4 drinks
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At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Calvados?
Calvados is a distilled drink category component used for drink guides, recipe discovery, flavor navigation and alcohol-style grouping. It should be described by base material, production style, aroma, flavor, body and cocktail context rather than recipe count alone.
What does Calvados taste like?
apple, pear, oak, baking spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Calvados profile
Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails
- High-strength spirit (40% ABV)
apple, pear, oak, baking spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use calvados
Alternatives to try
Similar options
Popular drinks with Calvados
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.
Calvados — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Calvados?
- There are 4 cocktail recipes featuring Calvados in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Calvados?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Calvados include Corpse Reviver No. 1. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Calvados?
- Calvados has an ABV of approximately 40%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Calvados with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Calvados sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Calvados, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.