How to Make a Fifth Avenue Cocktail

The Fifth Avenue is a sweet, creamy cocktail that's best enjoyed after a large dinner. A strange and delicious combination of apricot brandy and creme de cacao, the Fifth Avenue is one in a long line of classic cocktails in danger of becoming extinct, unfortunately. Read on to learn how to make it--and keep the drink alive.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3/4 oz. apricot brandy
• 3/4 oz. creme de cacao
• 1 1/2 oz. cream
• Cocktail glass (chilled)
• Cocktail shaker and strainer
• Ice

1. Add ice to your cocktail glass, along with the ingredients in Steps 2 to 4.

2. 3/4 oz. apricot brandy

3. 3/4 oz. creme de cacao

4. 1 1/2 oz. cream

5. Mix that up nicely with a strong 6-10 count shake of your cocktail shaker, and strain the mixture into the cocktail glass

6. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• There should be no ice in your cocktail glass.