Apricot Martini Splash

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

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A photo of the Apricot Martini Splash cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, Giffard Triple Sec, Galliano Autentico Liqueur, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative
0.50 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative
0.25 fl oz Galliano Autentico Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

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

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with mint leaf

Cocktail Description

This golden elixir marries the botanical backbone of London Dry gin with luscious stone fruit sweetness for a sophisticated yet approachable cocktail experience.

The Apricot Martini Splash delivers bright apricot notes balanced by gin's juniper punch, while triple sec adds citrus complexity and Galliano contributes subtle vanilla and herbal undertones. Fresh lemon juice provides essential acidity, preventing the drink from becoming cloying. Ideal for spring and summer gatherings or as an elegant aperitif before dinner, this cocktail works beautifully with light appetizers like goat cheese crostini, prosciutto-wrapped melon, or Mediterranean tapas. Despite requiring several specialty ingredients, the straightforward shaking technique makes it surprisingly simple to prepare at home—just ensure everything is properly chilled for optimal flavor. The mint garnish adds a refreshing aromatic element that complements the apricot's natural sweetness.