The Aqueduct is a balanced vodka cocktail combining fresh lime juice, white curaçao, and apricot brandy for a citrus-forward drink with subtle fruit depth.
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Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Cocktails are best consumed immediately after mixing. Pre-batch the spirits and juice in a sealed container for up to 24 hours; stir with ice and serve fresh.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or shot glass for measuring
Yes. Substitute with peach schnapps or omit it entirely for a simpler lime-curaçao sour, though you'll lose the apricot note.
They're very similar orange liqueurs; triple sec is typically drier and less sweet. Either works in this recipe.
Fresh lime juice is strongly recommended for brightness; bottled will make the drink flat and one-dimensional.
Cut a 2-inch strip of orange peel, hold it skin-side out over the drink, and fold it sharply to release oils, then drop it in or leave it as garnish.
Mix all spirits and lime juice ahead, but add ice and stir just before serving to avoid dilution and maintain freshness.
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