After Supper Cocktail
The After Supper Cocktail is a strong sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 16 out of 100
- Sweet
- 95 out of 100
- Fruity
- 95 out of 100
- Boozy
- 69 out of 100
How to make an After Supper Cocktail
To make an After Supper Cocktail, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz Triple sec, 1 oz Apricot brandy and 3 dashes lemon juice.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add triple sec, apricot brandy and lemon 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.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
After Supper Cocktail questions
What does an After Supper Cocktail taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 21% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an After Supper Cocktail?
About 21% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an After Supper Cocktail and an After Dinner Cocktail?
Both use Triple sec and Apricot brandy. The After Supper Cocktail adds lemon juice, while the After Dinner Cocktail uses lime. The After Supper Cocktail is the stronger of the two.
Should an After Supper Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
How do I make a pitcher of After Supper Cocktails?
For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz Triple sec, 6 oz Apricot brandy and ½ oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 2½ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.