Valencia recipe
Apricot brandy, gin, orange juice and lemon juice, shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Valencia?
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.
For Gin, we recommend:
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.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Valencia?
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.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Valencia
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, apricot brandy, gin, and orange juice cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Pour into a cocktail glass.
- Add a dash of lemon juice.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, apricot brandy, gin, and orange juice into a cocktail glass.
- Stir well.
- Add a dash of lemon juice.
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Valencia FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Valencia?
To make a Valencia, you need 30ml / 1oz apricot brandy, 30ml / 1oz gin, 30ml / 1oz orange juice and 1 dash lemon juice. There’s more about gin and orange juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Valencia?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Valencia?
A Valencia contains 30ml / 1oz apricot brandy and 30ml / 1oz gin.
Is a Valencia shaken or stirred?
A Valencia is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Valencia without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Valencia like this: Add ice, apricot brandy, gin, and orange juice into a cocktail glass. Stir well. Add a dash of lemon juice.
What glass is a Valencia served in?
Serve a Valencia in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Valencia for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml apricot brandy, 120ml gin, 120ml orange juice and 4 dashes lemon juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
