Beat the winter blues with our simple Bentley Drink recipe! This heartwarming cocktail is perfect for frosty nights, featuring Calvados, Dubonnet, and a twist of lemon peel.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 170
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Calvados
- 1½ oz Dubonnet
- Lemon peel twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your cocktail glass with ice cubes to chill.
- Add Dubonnet: Measure and pour 1½ oz Dubonnet into the mixing glass.
- Add Calvados: Pour 1½ oz Calvados.
- Add Ice: Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Empty Glass: Discard the ice from your cocktail glass.
- Strain: Strain your mixture in it.
- Garnish: Express a lemon peel on top of the drink and place another one on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Calvados: If you don't have Calvados on hand, you can use another type of brandy as a substitute. It gives a similar fruity flavor profile.
- Dubonnet: Try using sweet vermouth instead if you're out of Dubonnet. It's an approximate match, but it will give your cocktail a similar depth of flavor.
Making a Pitcher of Bentley Drink:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Calvados and 12 oz of Dubonnet.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Calvados and Dubonnet with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into individual chilled cocktail glasses, garnish with a lemon peel twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Calvados Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic apple cider as a substitute; it mimics the fruity notes of Calvados.
- Dubonnet Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic red grape or cranberry juice to replace Dubonnet.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
Good news! The Bentley Drink is naturally vegan. Just make sure to use vegan-friendly brands of Apple Brandy.What is a Bentley Drink?
A Bentley Drink is an apple brandy-based cocktail made of Calvados and Dubonnet. It’s easy to make, requiring only two ingredients and no complex mixing techniques. Despite its simplicity in preparation, the Bentley Drink offers a unique flavor profile that combines the fruity notes from the Calvados with the rich depth of Dubonnet, making it stand out among other cocktails.
What is a Bentley Drink made of – The ingredients
To whip up a Bentley Drink, ensure you have these ingredients:
- Calvados: This apple brandy from Normandy, France, gives the Bentley Drink its fruity base and distinct apple flavor.
- Dubonnet: A bitter-sweet, wine-based aperitif, Dubonnet adds depth and complexity to the cocktail with its blend of herbs, spices, and quinine.
- Lemon Peel Twist: Used as a garnish, the lemon peel twist adds a hint of citrus aroma that complements the flavors of Calvados and Dubonnet.
