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Hey Angel Face, make this fall weather drink with me

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Anders Erickson
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Angel Face

Cultural Context

The Angel Face cocktail is a classic American drink that emerged in the mid-20th century, known for its refreshing and fruity profile. It combines the distinct flavors of gin, apricot brandy, and apple brandy, making it a delightful choice for warm evenings or festive gatherings. Today, it remains a popular choice among cocktail enthusiasts and is often featured in bars focusing on vintage cocktails.

AmericanUSdrink
10 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/4 oz dry gin
1 oz Calvados (apple brandy)
3/4 oz apricot liqueur
ice
orange peel (for garnish)

apricot brandy

💰Cheaper: peach schnapps

Peach schnapps provides a similar fruity flavor at a lower cost.

apple brandy

💰Cheaper: cider

Cider offers a fruity base with less alcohol content.

1

Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.

2

Taste different dry gins to find one that holds up to the other flavors.

3

Choose an apple brandy; the creator uses Calvados as recommended in the original recipe.

4

Use apricot liqueur instead of apricot brandy, noting the difference in sweetness.

5

Adjust the ratios: use 1 and 1/4 oz of dry gin, 1 oz of Calvados, and 3/4 oz of apricot liqueur.

6

Add ice to the shaker and stir for about 30 seconds.

7

Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass.

8

Express orange oil across the top of the cocktail for garnish, suggesting that lemon can also be used.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

cocktail shakercocktail glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Angel Face CocktailAngel Face Drink

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