This delicious Apricot Vodka Martini is a quick and simple cocktail perfect for any gathering. Made with mandarin orange-flavored vodka and apricot nectar, it’s a refreshing drink with a hint of sweetness. Using common ingredients, this martini is easy to whip up, and the vodka-soaked apricots add an elegant finishing touch
Ingredients Needed:
- 2 ounces mandarin orange-flavored vodka
- 3 ounces apricot nectar
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- Ice
- 2 to 3 dried apricots, soaked in mandarin orange-flavored vodka for 24 hours
How To Make Apricot Vodka Martini?
- Combine the ingredients: Add the mandarin orange-flavored vodka, apricot nectar, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Add garnish: Float the soaked dried apricots on top of the drink.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your Apricot Vodka Martini cold!
Recipe Tips:
- Chill your glass: Keep your martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to make sure the drink stays cold longer.
- Shake thoroughly: Shake the cocktail for at least 15 seconds to properly blend and chill the flavors.
- Use quality ingredients: Choose a good-quality mandarin vodka and fresh apricot nectar for the best taste.
- Soak the apricots well: Make sure the dried apricots soak for a full 24 hours in the vodka to absorb flavor.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the martini right after preparing it to appreciate its perfect chill and flavor.
How To Store Leftovers?
If you have leftover Apricot Vodka Martini, pour it into an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 2 days. Ensure the drink has reached room temperature before storing it.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 292
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Potassium: Not specified
- Total Carbohydrate: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: Not specified
- Protein: 1g
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Apricot Vodka Martini
Description
This delicious Apricot Vodka Martini is a quick and simple cocktail perfect for any gathering. Made with mandarin orange-flavored vodka and apricot nectar, it’s a refreshing drink with a hint of sweetness. Using common ingredients, this martini is easy to whip up, and the vodka-soaked apricots add an elegant finishing touch
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: Add the mandarin orange-flavored vodka, apricot nectar, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Add garnish: Float the soaked dried apricots on top of the drink.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your Apricot Vodka Martini cold!
Notes
- Chill your glass: Keep your martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to make sure the drink stays cold longer.
- Shake thoroughly: Shake the cocktail for at least 15 seconds to properly blend and chill the flavors.
- Use quality ingredients: Choose a good-quality mandarin vodka and fresh apricot nectar for the best taste.
- Soak the apricots well: Make sure the dried apricots soak for a full 24 hours in the vodka to absorb flavor.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the martini right after preparing it to appreciate its perfect chill and flavor.