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Pan American Clipper in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Pan American Clipper

The Pan American Clipper is a shaken brandy cocktail, fresh and citrusy. It is made with Calvados, lime juice, grenadine and more, served in a coupe.

Strength: about 19% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink (an estimate; brands and dilution vary).

From Charles H. Baker Jr., named after the flying boats that crossed the Pacific in the 1930s.

Ingredients

Calvados60 ml (2 oz)
Lime juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Grenadine15 ml (½ oz)
Absinthe1 dash

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

Method

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
None
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