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A zesty, bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour aperitivo to make you salivate. John didn't specify a garnish, and although a dried apricot doesn't particularly...
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Loz Horner ’s Avatar Loz Horner
2nd August 2025 at 16:14
God yes. Dial down the suze and dial up the apricot brandy. It’s astringent. But good.
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Colby Scott’s Avatar Colby Scott
19th December 2025 at 01:26
Try it at 1.5oz 100 Proof Bourbon, .75oz Apricot Brandy, .75oz Suze, .5oz lemon juice.
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Colby Scott’s Avatar Colby Scott
12th February at 01:20
Follow-up - the quality of the Apricot Brandy definitely matters here. The first run I made used Giffard Apricot Brandy and it was delightful. I skimped on my second batch and got a $12 bottle of lower quality brandy and it threw the balance way more in the Suze direction. Use quality ingredients for this one.
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