Cocktails with Apricot Brandy
Apricot brandy is a sweet liqueur with intense apricot flavor, essential for classic cocktails like the Angel Face and Paradise.
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- Type
- Liqueur
- Strength
- 20–35% ABV
- Aroma
- Apricot, Stone fruit, Sweet, Almond hints
- Taste
- Sweet apricot, Fruity, Hint of almond, Smooth
- Finish
- Fruity, Sweet, Medium
8 drinks with Apricot Brandy
- Angel FaceGin, Calvados
- Charlie ChaplinSloe Gin, Lime Juice
- Hotel NacionalWhite Rum, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
- ParadiseGin, Orange Juice
- PeriodistaDark Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Sleepy HollowMint Leaves, Gin, Lemon Juice
- SlopeRye Whiskey, Punt e Mes, Angostura Bitters
- TradewindsWhite Rum, Dark Rum, Coconut Cream
History
Apricot liqueurs emerged in 17th-century Europe as a way to preserve summer fruit. The term 'brandy' can be misleading—most are liqueurs made by infusing brandy with apricots rather than distilled apricot brandy.
How it’s made
Made by macerating fresh or dried apricots in brandy or neutral spirit, then sweetening. Some premium versions use apricot eau-de-vie as a base. The pit kernels may be included for subtle almond notes.
Bottles to try
Giffard Abricot du RoussillonMid-range
Premium French apricot liqueur with authentic fruit character.
Bols Apricot BrandyBudget
Dutch apricot liqueur, reliable and widely available.
Rothman & Winter Orchard ApricotMid-range
Austrian apricot liqueur with intense, natural fruit flavor.
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