Cocktail
Star Cocktail
How to make a Star Cocktail - a classic cocktail of Calvados, sweet vermouth and bitters. Fruity and spicy with apple notes and elegantly stirred.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Star Cocktail is an elegant classic from the early days of cocktails: Calvados and sweet vermouth combine into a fruity, spicy drink with a fine apple note. A forgotten gem worth rediscovering.
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add Calvados, sweet vermouth and Angostura Bitters.
- Stir cold for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a lemon zest over the glass.
- Add the zest as a garnish and serve.
Garnish: Lemon zest
Pro tip: Use a ripe, aromatic Calvados - its apple note forms the heart of the cocktail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Star Cocktail?
A classic cocktail from the early 20th century that combines Calvados or applejack with sweet vermouth.
Which apple brandy is best?
A good Calvados or American applejack is ideal and brings the typical apple note into the glass.
Is the Star Cocktail sweet?
Thanks to the sweet vermouth it is pleasantly sweet, but the bitters provide a balanced, spicy depth.
Ingredients
- Calvados (apple brandy)4 cl
- Sweet vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)4 cl
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Lemon zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
