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Speakeasy Coupe 8.5oz| 1 1/2 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 3/4 fl oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
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How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist (discarded & replaced with apricot wedge when in season).
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
This gin-based cocktail elegantly highlights the quality of your apricot liqueur. Off-dry rather than sweet.
History:
The Paradise Cocktail first appears in Harry McElhone's 1922 Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails as an equal parts dry gin, apricot brandy, and orange juice. It then reappears with a better formulation in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.
PARADISE COCKTAIL.
Harry Craddock, 1930
1 Dash Lemon Juice.
¼ Orange Juice.
½ Gin.
¼ Apricot Brandy.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
Nutrition:
One serving of Paradise contains 161 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 19.08% alc./vol. (38.16° proof)
- 18.7 grams of pure alcohol
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