Fairbanks

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

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A photo of the Apricot Martini Blossom cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.00 fl oz Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon or alternative
1.00 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
0.20 fl oz Liber & Co. Real Grenadine or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon 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 Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Cocktail Description

A perfect balance of sweet, tart, and botanical notes, the Fairbanks is what happens when gin's sophistication meets the luscious charm of ripe summer fruit.

This elegant cocktail combines the juniper-forward character of Beefeater London Dry Gin with the rich, honeyed sweetness of Giffard Abricot Du Roussillon, while dry vermouth adds complexity and structure. Fresh lemon juice provides a bright acidic counterpoint to the apricot liqueur, and a touch of real grenadine introduces a subtle ruby sweetness and beautiful blush hue. Served in a classic martini glass with a Luxardo cherry garnish, this drink looks as refined as it tastes.

Perfect for warm summer evenings or as an aperitif at an elegant dinner party, the Fairbanks requires some bartending skill but isn't overly complicated to prepare. The key is achieving the right balance and properly chilling the glass beforehand. It pairs beautifully with light appetizers like goat cheese crostini, prosciutto-wrapped melon, or Asian-inspired seafood dishes where the apricot notes can complement sweet and savory elements.