Angel Face
Equal parts gin, apricot liqueur and apple brandy. A Savoy classic from 1930.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 28% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Apricot brandy liqueur
- 30 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml apricot brandy liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Angel Face
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Angel Face FAQ
What's in an Angel Face?
30 ml gin, 30 ml apricot brandy liqueur, 30 ml apple brandy (calvados), garnished with orange twist.
How strong is an Angel Face?
About 28% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir an Angel Face?
Shake it. shaking chills it quickly and adds a little texture.
What glass do you serve an Angel Face in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
