Babbie's Special Cocktail combines apricot brandy, sweet cream, and gin into a smooth, creamy drink with subtle fruit and botanical notes. The cream mellows the brandy's sweetness for a balanced sipper.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
cocktail shaker · jigger · strainer
Yes, you can omit the gin entirely or replace it with a small amount of dry vermouth for a softer profile. The drink will be fruitier and less herbaceous.
Shake with ice to thoroughly combine the cream with the spirits and chill the drink evenly. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
Serve in a coupe, martini glass, or rocks glass over ice, depending on your preference for temperature and dilution.
Mix the brandy and gin ahead of time, but add sweet cream and ice only when serving to prevent curdling or separation.
