The Unforgettables IBA
Angel Face
Floral and dangerous
Equal parts gin, apricot brandy, and calvados make this a deceptively potent sipper. Bright apple and stone-fruit notes weave through juniper in a drink that's all charm and no mercy.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Apricot Brandy
- 1 oz Calvados
Method
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Created by Harry Craddock in The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Per Difford's Guide #521. IBA Unforgettables list. Craddock's original recipe calls for equal parts gin, apricot brandy, and Calvados, shaken; modern versions are sometimes stirred with added water to increase dilution.
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