Taste profile
Strong, light, soft, and smooth.
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Angel Face
Angel Face combines Apricot Brandy, Apple Brandy, Gin in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for cozy night in.
Quick tags
IBAClassic
Quick fact
The angel face is a cocktail made from gin, apricot brandy and Calvados in equal amounts.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass.
Method
Shaken
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Angel Face is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Apricot Brandy, Apple Brandy, Gin.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Apricot Brandy, Apple Brandy, Gin. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass. Angel Face is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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The angel face is a cocktail made from gin, apricot brandy and Calvados in equal amounts.
The angel face is a cocktail made from gin, apricot brandy and Calvados in equal amounts. The cocktail first appears in the Savoy Cocktail Book compiled by Harry Craddock in 1930.
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Base spirit
Brandy
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Unforgettables
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
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Image credit: Michael Styne https://www.flickr.com/photos/mstyne/28068833805/
Reference note: Angel face (cocktail)
Research source license: CC BY-SA
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