Apricot Sour

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	spoon	Apricot jam (preserve)
1½	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
½	fl oz	Apricot brandy liqueur
1	fl oz	Pressed apple juice
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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How to make:

STIR apricot jam (preserve) with bourbon until it dissolves. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Short and fruity.

About:

Created in 2005 by Wayne Collins for Maxxium UK.

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