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Serendipity Cocktail Drink

Serendipity Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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.