Apricot Maraschino Martini

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

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A photo of the Apricot Maraschino Martini cocktail containing Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Angostura Orange Bitters, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Planteray 3 Stars White Rum or alternative
0.25 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative
0.25 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur or alternative
1.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.17 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
0.25 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Add ice to mixing glass
Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
Stir well with bar spoon
Strain into chilled martini glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

Picture a silky, sophisticated sipper that combines the bright essence of apricots with the subtle almond notes of maraschino - this is the Apricot Maraschino Martini in all its glory.

This elegant cocktail balances the clean, crisp character of Plantation 3 Stars white rum with the luscious sweetness of Giffard Apricot liqueur, while Luxardo Maraschino adds its signature nutty complexity. Fresh lemon juice provides just enough acidity to keep everything in perfect harmony, with orange bitters adding aromatic depth. The stirred preparation method creates a velvety texture that coats the palate with stone fruit sweetness before finishing with a subtle rum warmth. It's surprisingly straightforward to make at home, requiring only basic bartending skills and a proper stirring technique. Ideal for sophisticated dinner parties or quiet evenings when you want something special but not too demanding, this cocktail pairs wonderfully with light appetizers like prosciutto-wrapped melon, creamy cheeses, or simple seafood dishes.