Paradise
Gin, apricot liqueur and orange juice. Soft, fruity and golden.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 35 ml Gin
- 20 ml Apricot brandy liqueur
- 15 ml Orange juice
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 35 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 20 ml apricot brandy liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Paradise
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.
Paradise FAQ
What's in a Paradise?
35 ml gin, 20 ml apricot brandy liqueur, 15 ml orange juice, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Paradise?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Paradise?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Paradise in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
