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    Blog posts by Rosanna ETC » Drinks

    Toasted Almond And Apricot Gin Fizz

    Published: Mar 27, 2022 · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 by Rosanna Stevens · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    A toasted almond and apricot gin fizz makes the perfect summer gin cocktail. Apricot gin and almond syrup are shaken over ice with an egg white to add a smooth texture and then topped up with some sparkling wine to add a sense of occasion to proceedings.

    This apricot gin cocktail is a classic sour, where we add egg whites to create a smooth and luxuriously thick finish. Egg whites have little flavour of their own, meaning they can be used in cocktails to add air and texture without sacrificing or altering the taste. The protein in the egg whites aerates the cocktail as we shake it. For best results, shake the toasted almond and apricot gin fizz without ice to give the egg white the best chance to react and thicken the drink - but being honest with you, I always add ice as I love my cocktails really chilled. An alternative is to serve this toasted almond and apricot gin fizz in a glass that has been in the freezer.

    Another great thing about using egg whites in cocktails is that it gives you a surface to rest a garnish on, like edible flowers or a citrus zest twist.

    Toasted almond and apricot gin fizz on a small table next to a chair.

    I've been playing with flavoured gins for a while now and as soon as I found this apricot gin I knew exactly what to create with it. Apricot and almond is a favourite flavour combination of mine, and this gin cocktail isn't too sweet, which I prefer, although you can adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more almond syrup or choosing a sweeter sparkling wine.

    Do you love a gin cocktail with a bit of fizz? Try a Twinkle, they're also delicious. And what cocktail hour would be complete without snacks? Crunchy popcorn calamari is a great summery side to try.

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    • Toasted Almond And Apricot Gin Fizz

    Ingredients

    This toasted almond and apricot gin fizz is a simple cocktail to make at home or a fantastic cocktail to serve at parties as it looks and tastes fancy.

    A toasted almond and apricot gin cocktail in a coup glass on a table.
    • Apricot gin (I am enjoying Silent Pool gins a lot at the moment and recommend them)
    • Almond syrup
    • Egg white
    • Ice
    • Sparkling wine

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Measure your apricot gin, almond syrup and egg white into a cocktail shaker.

    Add ice all the way to the top, and shake vigorously for 20 seconds to combine the liquids and aerate the eggs white into them.

    Strain the almond apricot cocktail into a glass (it's wise to double strain it to ensure a super smooth finish) and top up with your sparkling wine of choice.

    An apricot gin cocktail on a sunny outdoor terrace table.

    Hint: Fresh egg whites are best in this gin fizz cocktail recipe

    Substitutions

    Here are some ways you can tweak this toasted along and apricot gin fizz recipe to suit you.

    • Alcohol free - use an alcohol free gin and sparkling wine
    • Vegan - You can swap the egg white in this apricot gin fizz cocktail recipe for two tablespons of aquafaba

    Equipment

    A cocktail making set is a gift to yourself that will keep on giving. Plus, it makes you look classy sitting on your shelf or drinks trolley.

    Speaking of drinks trolleys...I'm just a bit obsessed with this one

    Storage

    It's best to consume this cocktail immediately and not make it in advance.

    These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

    Top tip

    Always add ice to the cocktail shaker last, and always pack in as much as you can. This is so that the liquid moves over the ice as you shake, rather than the ice moving around the shaker which breaks it down and will water down your cocktail.

    Food Safety

    Drinking or eating raw or slightly cooked eggs comes with a risk of food bourne diseases. I recommend only using eggs from chickens that have been vaccinated against salmonella.

    a toasted almond and apricot gin fizz, one of the classiest cocktails to serve

    Toasted Almond And Apricot Gin Fizz

    A classic sour cocktail made with apricot gin, almond syrup and egg whites topped up with sparkling wine.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 223 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Cocktail shaker
    • 1 shot measure

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 50 ml apricot gin
    • 25 ml almond syrup
    • 1 egg white
    • 50 ml sparkling wine
    • ice

    Instructions
     

    • Measure the apricot gin and almond syrup into the cocktail shaker
    • Add the egg white
    • Fill the cocktail shaker with ice
    • Shake the apricot gin cocktail vigorously for 20 seconds
    • Strain the cocktail into a glass
    • Top up the cocktail with sparkling wine to finish

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KJt7R1EDXLs

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 68mgPotassium: 110mgSugar: 19gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword apricot gin fizz, gin cocktail
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    1. Bekka says

      March 30, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this cocktail! A classic gin fizz is my favourite so I really enjoyed the twist on it

      Reply
    2. Lizzie says

      March 30, 2022 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Delicious cocktail recipe, thank you

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