Charlie Chaplin Cocktail

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Serve in

a Coupe glass...
¾ fl oz Giffard Abricot du Roussillon Liqueur
¾ fl oz Rutte Sloe Gin liqueur
¾ fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
¾ fl oz Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Apricot wedge

Comment:

Dilution is key to this fruity bitter-sweet cocktail, hence the possible need to add some water depending on your ice.

About:

Created and originally served at New York's old Waldorf-Astoria prior to 1920. This recipe is adapted from Albert Stevens Crocketts 1935 'The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book'. The drink is named after Sir Charles Spencer 'Charlie' Chaplin (1889-1977), the English slapstick comic actor of the silent film era, who was at the height of his career when this eponymous cocktail was created.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 103 calories in one serving of Charlie Chaplin Cocktail.

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