The Apricot Cooler is a light, sparkling cocktail built on apricot brandy and carbonated water with a touch of powdered sugar. It's an effortless warm-weather drink that balances fruity sweetness with crisp bubbles.
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In a collins glass, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar and 2 oz.
carbonated water.
Stir and fill glass with cracked ice and add 2 oz.
Boston Apricot Flavored Brandy.
Fill with carbonated water or ginger ale and stir again.
Insert spiral of orange or lemon peel (or both) and dangle end over rim of glass.
Mix components ahead and refrigerate; add ice and carbonation immediately before serving for best fizz and flavor.
highball glass or rocks glass · bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
Any apricot brandy or apricot schnapps works. For a drier profile, use apricot liqueur or substitute with peach brandy.
Both work—ginger ale adds spice and sweetness, while plain carbonated water keeps the drink lighter and lets the apricot shine.
Pour over ice in a highball or rocks glass, stir gently, and top with your choice of carbonated water or ginger ale.
Mix the brandy and powdered sugar in advance; add ice and carbonation just before serving to keep bubbles intact.
It's lightly sweet from the apricot brandy and powdered sugar, balanced by the crisp carbonation.
