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Bitter Apricot

3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
3⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Apricot liqueur, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain into a cocktail glass or coupe. Garnish with lemon peel.

Notes

Bright, bitter, fruit. Excellent bitter cocktail for the summertime.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Matt Crossman, Washington D.C.
Year
2015
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User rating
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(45 ratings)
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  • Really good. Could experiment with Aperol instead of Campari. — ★★★★★
  • A tad too bitter. Next time try 1oz rye, 1/2 Campari.
  • Top with ginger ale; try gran classico next time
  • Bright and likeable. Oddly a bit nutty. — ★★★★★
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Comments
jaba commented on 5/24/2015:

A rare cocktail that appeals to both cocktail geeks (me) and people who like sweet things (wife, friends). 

drinkingandthinking commented on 7/17/2018:

Very nice balance of sweet, bitter and sour. I agree that a tiny bit more rye makes it better though.

CloverClubber88 commented on 3/08/2025:

Excellent - took the 1oz rye, 1/2 Campari advice and it tastes great - bitter, but not too much, a tad of sweetness, but wouldn’t call it sweet. Refreshing, absolutely!