Nadia George
February 22, 2024
Calvados is experiencing a renaissance, not just as a traditional sipper but as a star in the cocktail scene.
Bartenders have been pivotal in transforming Calvados from a traditional sipper into a versatile component in modern mixology. They're getting creative, muddling Calvados with lemon, rosemary, and apples, or concocting innovative cocktails that highlight its unique apple and wood notes.
Step into Beuvron-en-Auge, a village so picturesque it’s stamped as one of France’s most beautiful. Here, the Cider Festival is a treat to the senses. It’s a celebration of all things apple.
Le Sap is something else. Imagine wandering back in time, where the 'Apple to Calvados' You've got this old-school cider press that's not just for show—a real horse pulls it around while everyone from kids to grandparents watches, drinks in hand.
Then there's the Château du Breuil’s Apple Festival, where you are picking out the apples that will be turned into brandy on the grounds of an actual chateau. They're teaching you the A to Z of apple brandy making, and there's tasting involved.
For foodies, Les Rencontres de Cambremer is a dream come true. Here, you have pairing sessions where the finest cheeses meet their match in a glass of Calvados, workshops on crafting the best apple tart, and locals selling fresh produce.