Cocktail recipe

Vienna Apricot Waltz

Vienna Apricot Waltz takes an Austrian-inspired direction, with apricot pastry notes, graceful acidity and elegant rhythm. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

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Vienna Apricot Waltz

Description

Brandy and apricot liqueur build a soft, rounded stone-fruit core, while sparkling wine gives it a livelier finish. The lemon twist sharpens the aroma as the glass comes up. It’s a natural choice for someone who likes a French 75 with brandy and wants an apricot note in the middle.

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Brandy
  • 20 ml Apricot liqueur
  • 10 ml Sparkling wine cordial
  • 60 ml Sparkling Wine
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink.

Instructions

  1. Add Brandy and Apricot liqueur to a shaker with ice; keep Sparkling wine cordial and Sparkling Wine out of the shaker.
  2. Shake briefly until the base is well chilled.
  3. Strain into the serving glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top gently with Sparkling wine cordial and Sparkling Wine, stir once or twice, and garnish.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (Recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Highball Glass
Highball Glass

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail
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