Apricot Orchard Martini

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

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A photo of the Apricot Orchard Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Roger Groult 3 Year Reserve Pays D'Auge Calvados, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.50 fl oz Roger Groult 3 Year Reserve Pays D'Auge Calvados or alternative
0.75 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative
0.13 fl oz Liber & Co. Real Grenadine or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with apricot slice

Cocktail Description

This gorgeous sunset-hued cocktail marries the botanical complexity of London Dry gin with the rich, apple-forward character of aged Calvados—a combination that feels both surprising and inevitable from your first sip.

The Apricot Orchard Martini delivers bright stone fruit notes from premium apricot liqueur, balanced by the tartness of fresh orange juice and the subtle pomegranate sweetness of real grenadine. Despite its sophisticated flavor profile, this cocktail is relatively straightforward to make, requiring just a good shake with ice and a fine strain into a chilled martini glass. It's perfect for early evening gatherings when you want something more adventurous than a standard martini but equally refined. The Apricot Orchard Martini pairs wonderfully with charcuterie boards featuring mild cheeses and cured meats, or alongside desserts like almond cake or vanilla panna cotta where its fruit-forward character can complement without overwhelming.