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Gin Blossom recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice22% ABV
The Gin Blossom is a stirred gin cocktail, made with gin, blanc vermouth, apricot brandy and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
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Gin Blossom ingredients
| Gin | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Blanc vermouth | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Apricot brandy | 22.5 ml (¾ oz) |
| Orange bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make a Gin Blossom
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Orange twist
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Gin Blossom: quick answers
- How strong is a Gin Blossom?
- About 22% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 25 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Gin Blossom?
- About 210 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Gin Blossom served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Gin Blossom have?
- 4 in total: gin, blanc vermouth, apricot brandy and orange bitters. Simple enough to make at home.
