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Bentley cocktail

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Bentley

A classic and refined blend of apple brandy and Dubonnet.

Base
Other
Difficulty
Easy
Strength
Medium
Origin
United Kingdom

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Add Apple Brandy or Calvados, Dubonnet Rouge, and Peychaud's Bitters to a Mixing Glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a pre-chilled Coupe Glass.
  4. Express the oils from an Orange Zest over the drink and use as a garnish.

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About the Bentley

The Bentley cocktail is a simple yet sophisticated drink that combines the rich flavors of Calvados or apple brandy with the herbal and slightly sweet notes of Dubonnet. Perfectly balanced with a dash of Creole-style bitters, it makes for an elegant choice for any occasion.

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How this compares

  • Vieux Carré

    Both are spirit-forward and herbal, but Vieux Carré uses whiskey and cognac as the base, while Bentley uses apple brandy and Dubonnet for a lighter, fruitier touch.

  • Boulevardier

    Both are herbal and spirit-forward, but Boulevardier uses whiskey and sweet vermouth, while Bentley uses apple brandy and Dubonnet, making it a slightly drier and fruitier drink.

  • Old Pal

    Both are spirit-forward with herbal notes, but Old Pal uses rye whiskey and dry vermouth, while Bentley uses apple brandy and Dubonnet, giving it a unique fruit-forward complexity.

  • Negroni Sbagliato

    Both feature herbal bitterness, but Negroni Sbagliato uses Prosecco for bubbles, while Bentley is spirit-forward with apple brandy and Dubonnet.

  • Manhattan

    Both are spirit-forward and classic, but Manhattan uses rye whiskey and sweet vermouth, while Bentley uses apple brandy and Dubonnet for a more fruit-driven flavor.

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