Apricot Fizz

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Apricot Fizz cocktail containing Apricot jam (preserve), Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.25 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative
1.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 spoon Apricot jam (preserve)
0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Stir jam with gin until jam is dissolved
Add other ingredients to shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake well
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with apricot slice

Cocktail Description

The Apricot Fizz is summer sunshine in a glass—bright, vibrant, and utterly refreshing with its perfect balance of fruit-forward sweetness and botanical complexity.

This elegant cocktail combines the rich, concentrated flavor of apricot jam with the juniper-forward punch of Beefeater London Dry Gin, enhanced by the luscious fruit notes of Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon liqueur. Fresh lemon juice provides the necessary acidic backbone, while a few dashes of Angostura Orange Bitters add aromatic depth and complexity. Served in a chilled martini glass with a fresh apricot slice, it's as visually appealing as it is delicious—golden-hued and inviting.

The Apricot Fizz is surprisingly approachable to make at home, requiring just a bit of patience when dissolving the jam into the gin before shaking. It's perfect for warm weather gatherings, sophisticated brunches, or as an aperitif before a special dinner. The bright fruit character and balanced acidity make it an excellent companion to grilled seafood, light salads, or creamy cheeses—particularly goat cheese with honey or a rich brie.