Orange Apricot Martini

This delightful martini is a celebration of premium rums and the delightful flavors of orange and apricot. It's a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, creating a scrumptious party of mingling flavors in your mouth. Whether you're enjoying a relaxing evening or hosting a gathering, this martini is sure to be a hit.

Orange Apricot Martini

A delightful martini celebration of premium rums, orange, and apricot flavors.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 13 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 dried apricots, coarsely chopped or 4 canned apricots
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 oz Grand Marnier or 1 1/2 oz Cointreau liqueur
  • Juice of 1 large orange
  • 1 oz heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 oz coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 oz white rum
  • 1/2 oz golden rum
  • 1 dash of Angostura bitters (optional)
  • Orange ring garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small pot over low heat, combine chopped apricots, brown sugar, 1 oz of Grand Marnier, and 5 tbsp of orange juice. Simmer until thick and syrupy, stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup mixture, pressing with a spoon to release all the liquid.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice or using two glasses, combine the syrup solution, whipping cream, coconut milk, rums, remaining 1/2 oz of Grand Marnier, and 3 oz of fresh squeezed orange juice. Add a dash of bitters.
  4. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.
  5. Garnish with an orange ring and serve. Enjoy!