Paradise
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 3⁄4 oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
- 3⁄4 oz Orange juice
- 1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
- 2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Speakeasy Coupe 8.5oz
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and apricot wedge.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with apricot wedge or dried apricot half on rim.
Nutrition:
One serving of Paradise contains 159 calories
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.
Review:
This gin-based cocktail elegantly highlights the quality of your apricot liqueur. Off-dry rather than sweet.
