Straight Up | Citrus | Sour
Toreador
Citrus-driven tequila sour enriched by soft apricot notes that round out its sharp lime backbone
Stonefruit · Sweet
Apricot Liqueur
Liqueur|Liqueurs|25% ABV|Europe, France
Apricot liqueur is a versatile fruit modifier that adds roundness and aromatic stone fruit character to sours and aperitif style serves
Apricot liqueur brings ripe apricot aroma light almond notes and soft sweetness making it ideal for sours spritz variations and fruit forward cocktails
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
High
Bitterness
Low
Acidity
Low
Body
Medium
Taste
StonefruitApricotRich
Aroma
ApricotAlmondLight Honey
Texture
Medium
Known For
Classic Cocktails
ParadiseCocktailApricot Sour
Modern Cocktails
Modern Spritz VariationsFruit Highballs
Signature Serves
Stonefruit Aperitif Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
GinBrandyRum
Recommended With
LemonOrange BittersSoda Water
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Peach Liqueur
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Apricot Syrup
similar stone fruit profile with different aromatic balance
Serving Tips
Serve in small measures to add aromatic stone fruit depth
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose liqueurs with real fruit extract for cleaner apricot aroma
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Apricot Liqueur
About Apricot Liqueur
What Does Apricot Liqueur Taste Like?
Ripe apricot forward with soft almond nuance and rounded sweetness
How It Is Made
Produced by macerating apricots or apricot kernels in neutral spirit then balanced with sugar for aromatic depth
How To Use Apricot Liqueur in Cocktails
Use in sours spritz variations and stone fruit forward cocktails
Best For
Classic fruit cocktails modern aperitif serves and highballs
A Bit of History
Apricot liqueur developed in Europe as part of the traditional fruit liqueur category used in classic cocktail structures