Charlie Chaplin
Equal parts sloe gin, apricot liqueur and lime. A fruity favourite of the old Waldorf-Astoria bar.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Sloe gin
- 30 ml Apricot brandy liqueur
- 30 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml sloe gin into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml apricot brandy liqueur into the shaker
- Add 30 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Charlie Chaplin
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Charlie Chaplin FAQ
What's in a Charlie Chaplin?
30 ml sloe gin, 30 ml apricot brandy liqueur, 30 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Charlie Chaplin?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Charlie Chaplin?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Charlie Chaplin in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
