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Gala 75 Cocktail

Bright and bubbly with a touch of European flair, this Gala 75 pairs fresh Michigan Gala Apples and apple juice with Calvados, elderflower liqueur, Chambord and sparkling rosé for a fruity, floral cocktail that feels right at home at a café terrace or summer gathering.

Recommended Apple Varieties: 

Gala

INGREDIENTS:
  • 3–4 thin slices fresh Gala apple, plus extra for garnish
  • 3/4 oz St-Germain
  • 1 1/2 oz Calvados
  • 1 oz apple juice or cider
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz Chambord
  • Tiny pinch of salt
  • 2 oz Brut sparkling rosé
Serving Size:

2 Gala 75 Cocktail drinks

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Lightly muddle the Gala slices with the St-Germain.
  2. Add Calvados, apple juice, lemon, Chambord, salt, and ice to a shaker. Shake hard for about 15 seconds, then double strain into a coupe glass.
  3. Top with the sparkling rosé and garnish with an Gala slice
Gala 75 Cocktail