Chill out with this uncomplicated Serendipity Cocktail recipe! Combining Calvados, apple juice, fresh mint leaves, and champagne, this energizing cocktail is perfect for welcoming spring.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 146
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Calvados
- 1½ oz apple juice
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Champagne - to top
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Old Fashioned Glass
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your old-fashioned glass
- Prep Shaker: Put 6-8 fresh mint leaves into your cocktail shaker
- Add Apple Juice: Measure and pour 1½ oz apple juice into the shaker.
- Add Calvados: Pour 1½ oz Calvados.
- Shake Well: Ice up the shaker and give the ingredients a good shake to mix them up.
- Pour into Glass: Strain the mixture into your old fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Top with Champagne: Top up the glass with Champagne.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Calvados: You can use any other apple brandy if you don't have Calvados. You can also try with Cognac, it won't be the same, but it will still deliver you a tasty drink.
- Apple Juice: If you're out of apple juice, pear juice can work as a substitute. It has a similar sweetness and doesn't overpower the other flavors.
- Champagne: Prosecco or Cava are good alternatives if you don't have champagne. They're both sparkling wines and will give you that fizziness you want.
Making a Pitcher of Serendipity Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 6 oz of Calvados, 6 oz of apple juice, and 48-64 mint leaves.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Calvados, mint leaves, and apple juice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled old fashioned glasses, top with champagne, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Calvados Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic apple cider; these are available and reasonably mimic Calvados's apple flavor.
- Champagne Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice. It will give you the fizziness without the alcohol.
- 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:
- Check Your Wine: Some wines use animal products in the filtering process. To make this cocktail vegan, ensure your champagne (or substitute) is vegan-friendly. Many resources are available. You find one that works for you.
What is a Serendipity Cocktail?
A Serendipity Cocktail is a Calvados-based old-fashioned cocktail made of apple juice, fresh mint leaves, and champagne. It’s easy to make as it only involves mixing and topping with champagne. This cocktail isn’t a variant of any well-known drink but stands out for its unique blend of flavors – the crispness from the apple components combined with freshness from mint leaves and effervescence from champagne creates a stimulating experience that makes this cocktail distinctively refreshing.
What is a Serendipity Cocktail made of – The ingredients
A Serendipity requires the following ingredients:
- Calvados: This apple brandy from Normandy, France, gives the cocktail its distinctive apple flavor and forms the drink’s base.
- Apple Juice: Adds a natural sweetness and enhances the apple flavor in the cocktail.
- Fresh Mint Leaves: These provide a refreshing note that balances out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Champagne: Topping off with champagne adds enthusiasm to the cocktail, making it light and bubbly.
