After Dinner Cocktail
The After Dinner Cocktail is a medium sour, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 78 out of 100
- Sweet
- 88 out of 100
- Fruity
- 91 out of 100
- Boozy
- 48 out of 100
How to make an After Dinner Cocktail
To make an After Dinner Cocktail, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz Apricot brandy, 1 oz Triple sec and 1 oz lime. Garnish with lime.
You'll need
- Apricot brandy1 oz
- Triple sec1 oz
- Lime1 oz
- Limegarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add apricot brandy, triple sec and lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
After Dinner Cocktail questions
What does an After Dinner Cocktail taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 14% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an After Dinner Cocktail?
About 14% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an After Dinner Cocktail and an After Supper Cocktail?
Both use Apricot brandy and Triple sec. The After Dinner Cocktail adds lime, while the After Supper Cocktail uses lemon juice. The After Supper Cocktail is the stronger of the two.
Should an After Dinner Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make After Dinner Cocktails in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz Apricot brandy, 6 oz Triple sec and 6 oz lime in a jug and chill it. Add 3⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.