How to Make a Paradise Cocktail

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For those drinkers who find themselves entranced by gin, the Paradise is a welcome addition to their cocktail repertoire. The Paradise is a smooth classic drink whose subtle charms have seemingly been lost to time, but there's no reason you shouldn't seek out its ingredients and put the cocktail into your beverage rotation.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Gin
Apricot brandy
Orange juice
Cocktail shaker and strainer
Cocktail glass (chilled)
Ice cubes

Step 1

Add ice to your cocktail shaker, along with the following:
Step 2

1 1/2 ounces gin
Step 3

1/4 ounce apricot brandy
Step 4

1 1/4 ounces orange juice
Step 5

Shake the shaker for a good 6-10 count, and then strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass (there should be NO ice in the cocktail glass).
Step 6

Enjoy your Paradise Cocktail.

Tips & Warnings

The Paradise is nothing if not festive, so try serving this delicious concoction at a cocktail party. Your guests will be glad you tried something different and introduced them to such a retro, classic drink.