Katrina Van Tassel's Spiced Apricot Cocktail
Servings 1 serving
Ingredients
Spiced Apricot Syrup
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups apricot nectar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole star anise
- 8 whole cloves
Katrina Van Tassel's Spiced Apricot Cocktail
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz apricot brandy
- 1 oz Spiced Apricot Syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
- extra cinnamon sticks for garnish
- fresh flowers for garnish
Instructions
Spiced Apricot Syrup
- Combine the sugar and apricot nectar in a small saucepan. Add the whole spices. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn down the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cover. Let steep for 30 minutes and then strain the syrup. Cool completely before using. This syrup will last for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Katrina Van Tassel's Spiced Apricot Cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker combine the gin, apricot brandy, spiced apricot syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice, cover, and shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with fresh flowers and a cinnamon stick if desired and enjoy!