Calvados

[ kal-vuh-dohs, -dos, kal-vuh-dohs, -dos; French kal-va-daws ]

noun

1. a department in NW France. 2,198 sq. mi. (5,693 sq. km). : Caen.
2. (sometimes lowercase) a dry apple brandy made from apple cider in Normandy.

Calvados

/ ˈkælvəˌdɒs /

noun

1. a department of N France in the Basse-Normandie region. Capital: Caen. Pop: 659 893 (2003 est). Area: 5693 sq km (2198 sq miles)
2. an apple brandy distilled from cider in this region

Example Sentences

Cocktail classics get augmented, like a French 75 made with Calvados, cognac, rosé Champagne and grenadine, for $27; a half-dozen “Featured Originals” include the likes of the Secret Garden, with mezcal, housemade limoncello, sake and bitters, also $27.

From Seattle Times

Socialist lawmaker Arthur Delaporte from Calvados had filed a complaint earlier Tuesday against the crowdfunding contesting its legal grounds – shortly before Messiha closed it.

From Seattle Times

The other two owners, Matthew Gomez and Matt Hassler, work behind the stick with a curated drink list that focuses more on Oaxacan rum, Calvados and aquavit cocktails, though there is an espresso martini on tap.

From Seattle Times

Other classic cocktails are given the vintage treatment as well, including an espresso martini made with Tia Maria from the 1970s, and a Widow’s Kiss built around vintage calvados and concentrated old Bénédictine liqueur.

From Los Angeles Times

Other classic cocktails are given the vintage treatment as well, including an espresso martini made with Tia Maria from the 1970s, and a Widow’s Kiss built around vintage calvados and concentrated old Bénédictine liqueur.

From Los Angeles Times