The Charlie Chaplin is a classic three-ingredient cocktail combining sloe gin, apricot brandy, and fresh lemon juice for a balanced, fruity drink with smooth depth.
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Shake with ice and strain into old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.
Cocktails are consumed immediately after preparation; do not store mixed drinks.
cocktail shaker · jigger · strainer · coupe or martini glass
Sloe gin is essential to the drink's flavor profile. There's no direct substitute, but you could use crème de cassis as an alternative liqueur base.
Fresh lemon juice is strongly recommended for better flavor and balance. Bottled juice will noticeably affect the drink's quality.
Serve chilled, either shaken with ice and strained into a coupe glass, or stirred and served up. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired.
Equal parts (1 oz each) of sloe gin, apricot brandy, and lemon juice creates proper balance. Adjust lemon juice slightly if your brandy is very sweet.
