Paradise Cocktail

A sip of this paradise cocktail transports your mind to a sun-soaked island with a delightful taste that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with fruity flavors, it’s a recipe to elevate your mood with the promise of warm and sunny days.

The paradise cocktail, with its blend of gin, apricot brandy, and orange juice, is a delightful concoction that balances sophistication with refreshing citrus notes.

The gin provides a clean, crisp base enhanced by the sweet, slightly tangy flavor of the apricot brandy. The orange juice ties everything together with its bright, fresh taste, adding a layer of sweetness that makes the drink incredibly enjoyable.

Each sip offers a balanced mix of flavors, making it a top choice for those looking to indulge in a little taste of paradise.

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Helpful tips

• The quality of the orange juice makes a difference. I use local, freshly squeezed orange juice, which offers a brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to mass-produced juices. Freshly squeezed juice improves the overall taste of the cocktail.
• Opt for good quality gin and apricot brandy. The flavors of these spirits are central to the cocktail, so choosing higher-quality brands can improve the taste.
• Start with the recommended proportions of gin, apricot brandy, and orange juice, then adjust according to taste. Some may prefer more orange juice for sweetness or a tad more gin for a stronger kick, but I like a strong cocktail and my recipes already reflect my bias.
• A slice of orange or a twist of orange peel makes an excellent garnish, adding an extra touch of freshness and enhancing the visual appeal of your drink.
• To get an orange twist, use a paring knife and cut into the orange skin. Try not to get too much of the white pith. You can cut the edges of the twist to make them straight and even, like I did.
• This cocktail is usually made in a martini glass or coupe glass, but you can serve it with ice if you want a chilled cocktail.
• If you add ice to this cocktail, use large ice cubes or an ice sphere. This will reduce dilution, keeping your cocktail strong and flavorful for longer.
• Shake the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker before straining into your glass for a well-combined and slightly aerated texture.

How to make the paradise cocktail

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also, get a measuring glass and glassware.

Cut two orange twists from a fresh orange and set aside.

After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – gin, apricot liqueur, and orange juice. (A)

Step two

Measure out 4 ounces of gin. (B)

Step Three

Measure out 2 ounces of apricot brandy. (C)

Step four

Measure out 2 ounces of orange juice. (D)

Step five

Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain, divide, and pour the liquid between the two glasses.

This drink is a martini, but I like to showcase it with different glassware. So, I’m also using this fabulous gin glass by GlenCairn (the tall one). I add a large ice cube to that one glass.

Add the thin orange slices to the cocktails.

Mmmmmm.  Doesn’t that look good?

I can’t wait to take a sip.

I hope you enjoyed this paradise cocktail recipe!

Other warm-weather cocktails

• Mai tai
• Hurricane
• Tequila sunrise
• Grapefruit Cosmopolitan
• Pina Colada

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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