The Story Behind The Apricot Jam

The Apricot Jam is a fusion of rich fruit and spice flavors, suitable for any holiday occasion. With a split base of apricot brandy and apricot liqueur, this cocktail gets a layer of complexity from a house-made fall syrup, which plays with seasonal spices like clove, anise, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

The true beauty of the Apricot Jam is its ability to be served either hot or cold, depending on your preference. To serve the cocktail “Toddy-style,” simply boil four ounces of water and stir with the cocktail’s ingredients rather than shaking them over ice.

This recipe is part of our 2023 Holiday Cocktail Countdown. Click here to see all of the festive recipes as they publish throughout December.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce apricot brandy
  • 1 ounce Fruitful Mixology Apricot Liqueur
  • 1 ½ ounces lemon juice
  • 1 ounce fall syrup*

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
  3. To serve hot: Add all ingredients to a mug and stir with 4 ounces of hot water.

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Updated: 2023-12-13

*Fall Syrup Ingredients

  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

*Fall Syrup Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat slightly and stir until dissolved.
  3. Store in a sealed container.
The Apricot Jam

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