Paradise recipe
Gin, apricot brandy and orange juice, shaken and strained into a martini glass, garnished with a slice of orange.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Martini glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Paradise?
Gin
Gin is a distilled alcohol drink made from Juniper Berries and is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world.
Its popularity is growing year on year, with sales in the UK rising beyond £3 billion per year.
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Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
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What Equipment do you need to make a Paradise?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
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Recipe card
Paradise
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Martini glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, gin, apricot brandy, and orange juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a slice of orange.
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Paradise FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Paradise?
To make a Paradise, you need 35ml / 1.2oz gin, 20ml / 0.7oz apricot brandy and 15ml / 0.5oz orange juice, plus a slice of orange to garnish. There’s more about gin and orange juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Paradise?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Paradise?
A Paradise contains 35ml / 1.2oz gin and 20ml / 0.7oz apricot brandy.
Is a Paradise shaken or stirred?
A Paradise is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a martini glass.
Can I make a Paradise without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Paradise served in?
Serve a Paradise in a martini glass.
How do you garnish a Paradise?
Garnish a Paradise with a slice of orange.
How do I make a Paradise for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 140ml gin, 80ml apricot brandy and 60ml orange juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
