Ambrosia

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The ancient Greek believed that ambrosia, a kind of honey mead, was the drink of the Gods, who lived high up on the summit of Mount Olympus. This modern-day version from across the Atlantic slips down equally nice.

Ingredients:

• Calvados – 1 part
• Brandy – 1 part
• Triple Sec – a dash
• Lemon Juice – 1 cup
• Dry Champagne
• Ice Cubes

Method:

1. Quarter fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add all the ingredients except the champagne.
3. Shake thoroughly.
4. Pour the contents into a highball glass over more ice.
5. Top up with chilled champagne.
6. Serve.