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Paradise #3
Apricot predominates the flavour with overtones of Passion Fruit in an excellent fruit Martini. The fruit ingredients lend this cocktail a rich and slightly viscous edge.
Mix
2 shots of Gin
0.75 shots of Apricot Brandy
0.75 shots of Orange Juice
0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup
1 Passion Fruit
Shake
Halve and scoop out Passion Fruit, muddle with the Gin in the mixing tin, add the other ingredients, add lots of ice, shake and fine strain into the glass.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with an orange zest twist.
Ingredient Profile
An orange zest garnish on the rim of a Paradise #3 cocktail.
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Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Half and scoop out the contents of 1 Passion Fruit and add to the mixing tin.
Gently muddle the contents of the mixing tin
Measure 0.75 shots of Apricot Brandy and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.75 shots of Orange Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Fine strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with an orange zest twist.