Apricot Cooler

Name: Apricot Cooler Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 2 oz Carbonated Water; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Apricot Flavored Brandy

The Apricot Cooler is a light, effervescent brandy cocktail that combines apricot-flavored brandy with sparkling water and a hint of powdered sugar. It's a straightforward drink perfect for warm afternoons.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
2 oz Carbonated Water
2 oz Old Mr. Boston Apricot Flavored Brandy

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Instructions

1
Into 12 oz.
2
Tom Collins glass, put:
3
1/2 Teaspoon Powdered Sugar
4
Carbonated Water
5
Stir and fill glass with cracked ice and add:
6
Boston Apricot Flavored Brandy
7
Fill with carbonated water or ginger ale and stir again.
8
Insert spiral of orange or lemon peel (or both) and dangle end over rim of glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill your glass beforehand to keep the drink cold longer and prevent premature dilution from melting ice.
Add carbonated water last and gently to preserve maximum fizz and effervescence.
Use high-quality apricot brandy—the spirit is the primary flavor carrier in this simple drink.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Apricot Brandy → other apricot liqueurs such as Bols or Marie Brizard (note: adjust sweetness if using a drier brandy)
Carbonated water → ginger ale or lemon-lime soda (note: increases sweetness significantly)

Common Questions

Can I make an Apricot Cooler without carbonated water?

Carbonated water is essential to the drink's character. Still water will work but will lose the refreshing fizz that defines a cooler.

What type of glassware should I use?

Serve in a highball or cooler glass filled with ice to keep the drink cold and showcase the bubbles.

Can I batch make Apricot Coolers?

Yes, mix the brandy and powdered sugar in advance, then add carbonated water and ice individually to each glass just before serving to preserve carbonation.