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Use 2:1 rich simple syrup for its listed portion.

Select and pre-chill a cocktail coupe glass.

Prepare a garnish by twisting a strip of lemon zest.

Shake the Calvados or apple brandy, apple schnapps liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and rich sugar syrup with ice until well chilled.

Fine strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.

Express the lemon zest twist over the cocktail to release its oils and use it as a garnish.