Enjoy the Kicker Cocktail recipe this fall! Combine Light White Rum, Calvados or Apple Brandy, and Sweet Rosso Vermouth to craft a bold drink perfect for cooler weather.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 170
Ingredients
- 1 oz Light White Rum
- 1 oz Calvados - Apple Brandy or Applejack
- ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
- Ice cubes
- Dehydrated apple slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Coupe Glass
- Mixing Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your Coupe Glass.
- Add Vermouth: Add ½ oz Sweet Vermouth to the shaker.
- Add Calvados: Measure and pour 1 oz Calvados, Apple Brandy, or Applejack into the glass.
- Add Rum: Pour 1 oz Light White Rum into the mixing glass.
- Add Ice: Fill your mixing glass with ice.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Strain: Strain your mixture into your chilled glass.
- Garnish: Place a dehydrated apple slice on top for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Light White Rum: If you don't have Light White Rum, you can use any rum available.
- Calvados/Apple Brandy/Applejack: Regular brandy works in a pinch if you can't find these. It changes the character slightly but still tastes great.
- Sweet Vermouth: If you can't find Sweet Vermouth, try with Port Wine or even with Dry Vermouth for a less sweet mix.
Making a Pitcher of Kicker Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Light White Rum, 8 oz of Calvados or Apple Brandy, and 4 oz of Sweet
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Light White Rum, Calvados or Apple Brandy, and Vermouth with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled coupe glasses. garnish with a dehydrated apple slice and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute; these are available and mimic rum's flavor quite well.
- Calvados Substitute: Opt for apple juice with a splash of lemon juice and vinegar to add acidity and complexity.
- Vermouth Substitute: To replicate the vermouth's depth, use non-alcoholic red wine or grape juice with a touch of non-alcoholic
- 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:
All the ingredients in this recipe are typically vegan-friendly. However, always check labels to ensure no animal products are used in production processes.What is a Kicker Cocktail?
A Kicker Cocktail is a cocktail made of Light White Rum, Calvados, Apple Brandy, and Sweet Vermouth. It is easy to make because it involves straightforward steps like measuring, pouring, and stirring the ingredients. This cocktail stands out for its unique rum and apple brandy flavors blend, offering a refreshing twist on traditional cocktails.
What is a Kicker Cocktail made of – The ingredients
These are the ingredients you need for a Kicker Cocktail:
- Light White Rum: Adds a smooth, clean base with a subtle sweetness.
- Calvados or Apple Brandy: Infuses the drink with rich apple flavors and depth.
- Sweet Vermouth: Provides a sweet, herbal complexity to balance the other ingredients.
- Ice Cubes: Chills the cocktail and dilutes it slightly for a balanced taste.
- Dehydrated Apple slice (optional): Enhances the presentation of the drink.
