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Apricot Sour

Apricot Sour

Classic

Brandy, apricot liqueur, and lemon, shaken and served up.

Before DinnerClassicTartFruity
3 minEasyBalanced

Ripe apricot and tart lemon over soft brandy. Fruity, sweet-tart, and silky.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the brandy, apricot liqueur, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Story

Apricot liqueur, long called apricot brandy, was a staple of classic bars, and it makes a natural partner for brandy and lemon in a sour. The drink is a close cousin of the Sidecar, with orchard fruit in place of orange.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Lemon twist