Adam and Eve

Name: Adam and Eve Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oz Forbidden Fruit; 1 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin; 1 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1 dash Lemon Juice

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The Adam and Eve is a balanced vintage cocktail combining gin, brandy, and Forbidden Fruit liqueur with a touch of lemon, delivering a smooth and fruit-forward drink.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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1 oz Forbidden Fruit
1 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin
1 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy
1 dash Lemon Juice

4 Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Shake well with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh lemon juice—even a single dash significantly brightens the spirit-forward blend.
Chill your glass before straining to keep the drink cold longer without over-dilution.
Balance is key: the 1:1:1 ratio of Forbidden Fruit, gin, and brandy creates a cohesive flavor; don't overshadow with excess lemon.

Substitutions

Forbidden Fruit → Cherry Heering (slightly less spice, more cherry-forward)
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → Cognac or VS brandy (more refined, drier finish)

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · strainer · coupe or Nick and Nora glass

Common Questions

What is Forbidden Fruit liqueur?

Forbidden Fruit is a dark red, cherry-based liqueur with a slightly spiced profile. If unavailable, substitute with Cherry Heering or Luxardo Maraschino.

Should this cocktail be shaken or stirred?

Shake the Adam and Eve vigorously with ice for 10–15 seconds to properly chill and combine the spirits and lemon juice, then strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.