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Apricot Martini

A gin martini with fresh apricot and lemon.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/apricot-martini • Posted by Cat Morley

A fruity take on the martini, combining fresh apricot slices with lemon, Beckett's gin and simple syrup.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 05

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

A fruity take on the martini, combining fresh apricot slices with lemon, Beckett's gin and simple syrup.

Instructions

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    Cut the apricot into small slices, placing one to the side for your rim and place the other slices in a cocktail shaker and muddle.

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    Add ice and pour in the gin.

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    Squeeze in the juice from half a lemon.

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    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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    Serve with a slice of apricot.