Angel Face
An equal-parts Prohibition classic of gin, apricot brandy and calvados shaken and served up. Orchard fruit aromas mask a formidable all-spirit build.
28.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin1 oz
- Apricot Brandy1 oz
- Calvados1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Angel Face close to the original.
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Apricot Brandy
- Peach Brandy— swaps the stone fruit
- Peach Schnapps— sweeter, lighter
Instead of Calvados
- Apple Brandy— close 1:1 swap
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a chilled cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
Apple brandy and apricot make an orchard-fruity gin drink for cheese and fruit plates:
- Camembert with apple slices
- Apricot and almond bites
- Walnut bread with honey
- Mild cheddar cubes
Similar taste
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