Official spec
- Gin30 ml
- Apricot brandy20 ml
- Orange juice15 ml
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
No garnish.
Author's version
The Author's Menu · Cocktail glass
- Gin45 ml
- Apricot liqueur30 ml
- Orange juice20 ml
Method
Shake and strain.
History
The oldest known printed recipe is Harry MacElhone's, published in 1922 in "Harry of Ciro's ABC of Mixing Cocktails". The version that became the standard is Harry Craddock's, from the 1930 "Savoy Cocktail Book". In 1932, the drink featured prominently in the film "One Way Passage", as the lead couple's drink.
Sources: official IBA spec and Wikipedia.
Flavor
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Pairs with
brunch · desserts
Fruity, it contrasts with salty and spicy food.