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Apricot: cocktail uses and amounts

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Short answer

Empire Cocktail, Nymph, and Bittersweet Symphony use apricot. Empire Cocktail lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Empire Cocktail

Empire Cocktail takes about 5 minutes and lists 1 piece of apricot.

Harry Craddock's 1930 mix of dry gin, Calvados, and apricot liqueur, softened by measured water.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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Required in2
Optional in1
Methods represented2

Measurements and preparation

How much apricot should you use?

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3 cocktails using Apricot

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Bittersweet Symphony cocktail on a dark studio background1 slice · optional · Shaken

Bittersweet Symphony

5 min · View recipe →

Empire Cocktail cocktail on a dark studio background1 piece · Stirred

Empire Cocktail

5 min · View recipe →

Nymph cocktail on a dark studio background1 piece · Stirred

Nymph

5 min · View recipe →

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What to mix with apricot

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

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Gin

Used with apricot in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Apricot cocktail questions

Which cocktails use apricot?

Empire Cocktail, Nymph, and Bittersweet Symphony use apricot. Empire Cocktail lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much apricot do I need for a cocktail?

Empire Cocktail lists 1 piece for 1 serving; Bittersweet Symphony lists 1 slice for 1 serving (optional). Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Empire Cocktail?

Alongside apricot, the required ingredients for Empire Cocktail are 45 ml gin, 22.5 ml calvados, and 22.5 ml apricot liqueur. Its stirred preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is apricot required or optional?

Apricot is required in 2 of the 3 linked recipes and optional in 1. Optional entries are labeled on the recipe cards; check the preparation note to see their role in that drink.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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