Set of three ABC bottles

The ABC of Christian Drouin
An exceptional French aperitif.

For three generations, the Drouin family has been passionate about cider apples, which they transform in several ways, through ranges of cider, Pommeau, Calvados and even Gin.

Inspired by French vermouth-making expertise, Guillaume Drouin sought ways to transfer these production methods to the apple world in the creation of a new aperitif. After several years of experimentation and research, combining the production methods of Pommeau de Normandie with those of vermouth, he created ABC de Christian Drouin, a Calvados-based aperitif.

The art of producing ABC combines the mutage of apple must with young calvados, its aging in oak barrels, and its flavoring with a bouquet of plants and spices, such as Quinquina, Mugwort, Cinnamon, Orange, Elderflower and Yuzu.

Christian Drouin's ABC offers an intense bouquet of flavors, blending aromas of apple and spices.

A look back at Christian Drouin's work creating the ABC

The beginnings of the projects led by Guillaume Drouin

More than 5 years of work were necessary to create this new aperitif. Guillaume Drouin's initial vision was to apply vermouth production methods to Norman fruits: apple and pear. The first attempts on cider or perry bases were not conclusive, so it was finally the pommeau of Normandy that inspired the Drouin house to create the basis of the ABC recipe. A Calvados blended with apple must and aged in oak barrels serves as the raw material. Then an initial selection of aromatic plants and spices is made to enrich the bouquet.

Teamwork linked to the bar world.

The Drouin house then decided to surround itself with 7 barmen experienced in the use of vermouth in cocktails in order to continue the creative work.

Onnis Francesco, Tristan Rainteau, Resende Flavi, Pierrick Sordet, Lucas Maraton, Valentin Norber, Douglas Horvarth

Together, they explore the choice and proportions of each spice and refine the recipe.

The final touches were made in June 2023