Roasted Apricot Honey Brandy Smash

Ingredients

• 2 oz brandy
• 2 roasted apricot halves
• 0.75 oz honey syrup
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
• Garnish: dried apricot slice + thyme sprig

Tools Needed

• Muddler

• Cocktail shaker

• Jigger

• Fine strainer
• Spherical Cup
  

Instructions

1️⃣ Muddle — 30s
Add roasted apricot and honey syrup to shaker. Gently muddle.

2️⃣ Shake — 30s
Add brandy, lemon juice, bitters, and ice. Shake well.

3️⃣ Strain — 15s
Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

4️⃣ Garnish — 10s
Add dried apricot and thyme.

Tips & Notes

1. Roasting apricots deepens flavor and reduces acidity.
2. Brandy keeps alcohol smooth and warming.
3. Substitute apricot jam if fresh fruit is unavailable.
4. Reduce honey syrup for a drier finish.