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Valencia Cocktail

Valencia Cocktail

Classic

Apricot, orange, and a splash of Champagne.

FruityBrunchVintageCitrusy
3 minEasyLight

Ripe apricot and juicy orange with a bitters edge, brightened by dry bubbles. Soft, fruity, and a little jammy.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • 1 oz Fresh Orange Juice
  • 4 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Champagne to top
  • Orange twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the apricot liqueur, orange juice, and bitters to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Top with a splash of cold Champagne.

  5. 5

    Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in.

The Story

The Valencia Cocktail is an apricot-and-orange drink that turns up in mid-century cocktail books, usually as a still drink. A version topped with Champagne is a natural brunch upgrade, and it is a close relative of the Mimosa.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Orange twist