Paradise
Ingrédients
- Gin 7 parts
- Apricot Brandy 4 parts
- Orange juice 3 parts
Instructions
Shake together over ice. Strain into cocktail glass and serve chilled.
Paradise is a classic IBA cocktail that combines gin, apricot brandy, and fresh orange juice in a ratio that emphasises the spirit-forward gin while fruit and citrus notes from the brandy and juice provide balance. An IBA Unforgettable, it dates from the golden age of cocktail culture and represents the elegance of pre-Prohibition and interwar cocktail craftsmanship. The apricot brandy lends a distinctive stone-fruit sweetness that sets it apart from more common gin-citrus combinations.
History & Origins
Paradise was created by Harry Craddock and published in his seminal 1930 work The Savoy Cocktail Book, one of the most important bartending references of the 20th century. Craddock worked at the American Bar of the Savoy Hotel in London, which was a refuge for American drinkers during Prohibition. The IBA includes Paradise in its Unforgettables category, recognising its place as one of the foundational classic cocktails.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Dry gin botanicals with sweet apricot and a bright fresh orange note. Palate: Gin-forward with juniper and botanical complexity upfront, followed by the rich, sweet stone-fruit character of the apricot brandy and the fresh acidity of the orange juice, which softens the drink's edges. Finish: Dry and moderately long with a botanical and fruit echo.
Pro Tip
Ensure the cocktail glass is thoroughly pre-chilled and shake vigorously with large ice cubes rather than small chips to achieve the right dilution and temperature for this spirit-forward drink.
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