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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbon | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Apple Cider | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Apricot liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Apricot jam | 2 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Garnish: Compact lemon twist
Method
How to make Apricot Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare fresh clear ice, and cut one compact lemon twist.
- 02
Add the apricot jam and bourbon to the shaker and stir thoroughly until the jam is completely dissolved.
- 03
Add the apple cider, apricot liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and ice, then shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh ice so fruit solids and ice chips remain behind.
- 05
Express the lemon oils over the surface and secure the short twist neatly at the rim.
- 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.
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





