Apricot Rum Breeze

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

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A photo of the Apricot Rum Breeze cocktail containing Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum or alternative
1.00 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative

Other Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Cocktail Description

The Apricot Rum Breeze is a delightful marriage of tropical rum warmth and luscious stone fruit sweetness that instantly transports you to a sun-drenched Caribbean shoreline.

This elegant cocktail balances the smooth character of aged Havana Club rum with the rich, natural apricot flavor of Giffard liqueur, while fresh lime juice cuts through with just the right amount of citrus brightness. Your first sip delivers a pleasant interplay of sweet and tart notes, followed by mellow rum complexity that unfolds across your palate. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a sophisticated pre-dinner drink, this cocktail works equally well at sunset on the patio or as an aperitif before a special meal. Thankfully, it's remarkably straightforward to prepare—requiring just a good shake with ice and a fine strain into a chilled martini glass. Pair this vibrant sipper with grilled seafood, particularly shrimp or scallops, where its fruity character complements without overwhelming delicate flavors.