Spirit × flavor
Apricot Gin Cocktails — Data-Backed Ranking
20 Gin cocktails deliver a apricot flavour profile in this data, led by Apricot Cocktail and English Rose Cocktail.
Apricot and gin work well together because the spirit acts as a carrier — it does not fight the flavor, it extends it. The drinks here either feature apricot as the dominant note or use it as a counterpoint to the spirit's own character.
20Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
12.0gMedian sugar
237 kcalMedian calories
21.3%Median ABV
Best matching drinks
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apricot Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 331 kcal | Any occasion |
| 2 | English Rose Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 210 kcal | Any occasion |
| 3 | Favorite Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 151 kcal | Any occasion |
| 4 | Favourite Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 151 kcal | Any occasion |
| 5 | K. G. B. Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 393 kcal | Any occasion |
| 6 | Paradise | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 224 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 7 | Resolute Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 277 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 8 | Rose | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 177 kcal | Any occasion |
| 9 | Webster Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 337 kcal | Any occasion |
| 10 | Wembley Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 373 kcal | Any occasion |
| 11 | Western Rose | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 329 kcal | Any occasion |
| 12 | What The Hell | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 202 kcal | Any occasion |
| 13 | Why Not? | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 237 kcal | Any occasion |
| 14 | Apricot Anise Collins | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 15 | Apricot Anisette Collins | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 16 | Bermuda Rose | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Quick, easy serve |
| 17 | Fairy Belle Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 18 | Frankenjack Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 19 | Golden Dawn | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 20 | Wembly Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
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Frequently asked questions
- What are apricot gin cocktails?
- These are cocktails where gin is the primary spirit and apricot is a confirmed primary flavor tag in WhatDrink data. The list is filtered — not all gin cocktails are apricot.
- What does a apricot gin cocktail taste like?
- The apricot character comes from ingredients that complement gin's natural profile. The specific taste depends on the recipe, but the combination appears frequently enough in WhatDrink data to represent a recognized flavor direction for gin.
- Why does apricot work well with gin?
- Gin and apricot tend to reinforce rather than clash with each other. The specific mechanism depends on the recipe, but the pairing is common enough in WhatDrink data to be a recognized pattern.
- Are all gin cocktails apricot?
- No. This list is filtered to show only drinks where apricot is a confirmed primary flavor tag. Many gin cocktails go in entirely different flavor directions.
- How many apricot gin cocktails are on this page?
- This page shows 20 drinks matching both the spirit and flavor criteria in WhatDrink data.
- When should I drink a apricot gin cocktail?
- Apricot gin cocktails tend to suit specific occasions — check the occasion tags on individual recipe pages for guidance on timing and setting.
- Can I make a apricot gin cocktail at home?
- Most gin cocktails use accessible ingredients. Click through to any recipe on this page for a full ingredient list and preparation steps.