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Apricot

Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini) · Sours (citrus)

4.0 66 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Apricot liqueur
1/2 oz Lemon juice
1/6 oz Grenadine syrup
1 dash Aromatic bitters
2 drop Saline solution 4:1

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

21.2% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 148 calories

History

This light scarlet classic cocktail combines gin, apricot, and lemon juice. Aromatic bitters and lemon zest twist are essential for balance.

The "Apricot Cocktail" featured here originates from Stanley M. Jones' 1977 Jones' Complete Barguide. The recipe involves shaking ½ oz lemon juice, ¼ oz grenadine, 1 oz gin, ½ oz apricot flavored brandy, and 1 dash Angostura bitters. It is worth noting that Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book also lists an "Apricot Cocktail." However, this earlier iteration differs by incorporating orange juice and omitting grenadine, with the recipe stated as: APRICOT COCKTAIL. ¼ Lemon Juice. ¼ Orange Juice. ½ Apricot Brandy. 1 Dash Dry Gin. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.