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The Bentley cocktail, traditionally made with gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino liqueur, delivers a balanced flavor profile characterized by its subtle bitterness and aromatic botanicals, often enjoyed as an aperitif.

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What is the classic Bentley cocktail recipe?

Harry Craddock's 1930 recipe in The Savoy Cocktail Book uses equal parts Calvados or apple brandy and Dubonnet. Some versions add a couple of dashes of bitters.

Why do Bentley cocktail recipes sometimes list gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino?

The name Bentley is used for more than one recipe in modern cocktail references. The Savoy version is the Calvados and Dubonnet formula, while some listings use gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino liqueur.

How should a Bentley cocktail be served?

The Savoy-style version is stirred with ice and strained into a chilled coupe. An orange zest twist is a commonly listed garnish for the Calvados and Dubonnet recipe.

What does a Calvados Bentley taste like?

The combination of apple brandy and Dubonnet produces an apple-led drink with spiced, fortified-wine notes. One published version using 1.5 ounces of each ingredient is estimated at about 21.6 percent alcohol by volume, though brands and dilution change the result.

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