Paradise
The Paradise is a strong gin cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 25 out of 100
- Sweet
- 75 out of 100
- Fruity
- 80 out of 100
- Herbal
- 49 out of 100
- Boozy
- 72 out of 100
How to make a Paradise
To make a Paradise, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz gin, ¾ oz Apricot Brandy and ⅔ oz orange juice.
You'll need
- Gin1½ oz
- Apricot Brandy¾ oz
- Orange Juice⅔ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin, apricot brandy and orange 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? Orange juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Paradise questions
What does a Paradise taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Paradise?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Paradise and an Abbey Cocktail?
Both use gin and orange juice. The Paradise adds Apricot Brandy, while the Abbey Cocktail uses Orange bitters.
Should a Paradise be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: orange juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Paradise in?
A cocktail glass.