Apricot Punch
The Apricot Punch is a light vodka spritz, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a mug.
- 2 min
- Mug
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 60 out of 100
- Sweet
- 92 out of 100
- Fruity
- 77 out of 100
- Boozy
- 11 out of 100
How to make an Apricot Punch
To make an Apricot Punch, build in a mug: 31½ oz Apricot brandy, 4 oz champagne, 1 oz vodka, 133⅓ oz 7-up and 63 oz orange juice.
You'll need
- Apricot brandy31½ oz
- Champagne4 oz
- Vodka1 oz
- 7-Up133⅓ oz
- Orange juice63 oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a mug: apricot brandy, vodka and orange juice.
- 2
Top with champagne and 7-Up.
- 3
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the champagne and 7-Up fizzy.
Apricot Punch questions
What does an Apricot Punch taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 3% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Apricot Punch?
About 3% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Apricot Punch and an Absolutely Fabulous?
Both use champagne and vodka. The Apricot Punch adds Apricot brandy, 7-up and orange juice, while the Absolutely Fabulous uses cranberry juice. The Apricot Punch is built in the glass and served in a mug; the Absolutely Fabulous is shaken and served in a champagne flute. The Absolutely Fabulous is the stronger of the two.
How many people does an Apricot Punch serve?
This recipe makes about 7 liters, enough for roughly 47 glasses. Top each glass with champagne and 7-up as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Apricot Punch in?
A mug.