Paradise

A bright, gin-forward apéritif built on apricot brandy and fresh orange juice, the Paradise balances stone-fruit sweetness against a citrus snap for an easy, all-day elegance. The earliest in-print recipe belongs to Harry MacElhone around 1922, and Harry Craddock cemented it in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book; it remains an IBA "Unforgettable." Shaken cold and served straight up, it slips between a sour and a fruit cocktail.

AperitivoClassic

Ingredients

  • 1 ozGin
  • 0.67 ozApricot Brandy
  • 0.5 ozOrange Juice(fresh)
  • 0.25 ozLemon Juice(fresh, splash)optional

Preparation

Shaken · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Add the gin, apricot brandy, orange juice, and (if using) a splash of lemon juice to a shaker.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake thoroughly with ice until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

Flavor Profile

citrus
44%
fruity
41%
dilution
30%
sweet
26%
herbal
24%
floral
21%
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