Charlie Chaplin
The Charlie Chaplin is a fruity sour made with Sloe Gin, Apricot Brandy and Lime Juice. It is shaken and served in a cocktail glass, about 13% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Martini
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Fruity
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 30mlSloe Gin
- 30mlApricot Brandy
- 30mlLime Juice
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Charlie Chaplin
Created at the old Waldorf-Astoria bar before Prohibition and named after the silent film star. The hotel was demolished in 1929 to make way for the Empire State Building.
Missing something?
- No Sloe Gin? Use Crème de Mûre (Blackberry instead of sloe; sweeter)
- No Sloe Gin? Use Crème de Cassis (Blackcurrant instead of sloe; sweeter)
- No Apricot Brandy? Use Peach Schnapps (Thinner and sweeter)
- No Apricot Brandy? Use Peach Brandy (Peach instead of apricot)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
All swaps for Sloe Gin, Apricot Brandy and Lime Juice
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