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Shaken · 1 serving

Apricot Sour

A balanced shaken cocktail combining bourbon, apple cider, apricot liqueur.

Short answer

Apricot Sour is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, apple cider, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, and apricot jam. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Apricot Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Apricot Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Apple Cider30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Apricot liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Apricot jam2 teaspoon———

Garnish: Compact lemon twist

Method

How to make Apricot Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare fresh clear ice, and cut one compact lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Add the apricot jam and bourbon to the shaker and stir thoroughly until the jam is completely dissolved.

  3. 03

    Add the apple cider, apricot liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and ice, then shake hard for 10–15 seconds.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh ice so fruit solids and ice chips remain behind.

  5. 05

    Express the lemon oils over the surface and secure the short twist neatly at the rim.

  6. 06

    Confirm the texture is smooth and the glass is spotless, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Apricot Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Apricot Sour questions

What is in a Apricot Sour?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, apple cider, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, and apricot jam.

How long does a Apricot Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Apricot Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Apricot Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B031https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/104/apricot-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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