Recipe Cocktail Top with Sloe-Gin and Apricot Brandy
The Cocktail Top with Sloe-Gin and Apricot Brandy is a delightful blend of Sloe-gin, Apricot Brandy, and lemon juice, perfect for aperitifs or special toasts. With a fresh fruity note and balanced sweetness, this cocktail is irresistible and can be customized with tonic water or sugar for a unique twist.
Ingredients
- 2/3 Sloe Gin
- 1/3 Apricot Brandy
- 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Take a shaker and fill it with ice cubes halfway.
- Pour the Sloe-gin and Apricot Brandy into the shaker following the indicated proportions.
- Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Close the shaker and shake it vigorously for about 15 seconds, so the mix cools and blends perfectly.
- Prepare a narrow tumbler and squeeze the lemon zest into it to flavor the glass.
- Strain the cocktail into the same tumbler, leaving the ice cubes in the shaker.
- Decorate with a thin spiral or strip of lemon zest.
Notes
To add a unique twist to your Top cocktail, try adding a splash of tonic water or soda to give liveliness to the drink. Alternatively, if you prefer a sweeter taste, you can rim the glass with sugar before pouring the cocktail.