Bourbon Apricot Cocktail

Sip on this easy-to-make Apricot Cocktail Recipe. Enjoy this delicious Summer Bourbon Cocktail with pureed apricots and ginger beer.

Craving a unique bourbon cocktail? Look no further! This smooth sip of heaven is made with apricots and agave nectar, then topped off with a splash of ginger beer. It’s the perfect taste combination for any bourbon aficionado!

When cruising the local farm stand I came across these gorgeous purple apricots. They are deep purple and super juicy. So naturally, my first thought was to create a cocktail with bourbon with these beauties.

Indulge with this tantalizing bourbon-based cocktail. With apricot and agave syrup for sweetness and a splash of ginger beer for a zing, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a night of drinking for any bourbon fan.

Ingredients for a Bourbon Apricot Drink

This is a great Late Spring – Summer Bourbon Cocktail since Apricots are in season from May through July.

• 2 ripe apricots – You will add the apricots to a food processor to create an apricot puree.
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar or syrup
• 1.5 oz. Bourbon Whiskey – We recommend 100-proof bourbon. Look for “Bottled-In-Bond”, these are 100-proof bottles of bourbon. Old Forrester and Henry McKenna are great bottles.
• Club Soda – You will top off the cocktail with club soda leaving enough room for a splash of ginger beer.
• Ginger beer – Just a splash of ginger beer is enough to spice up this Apricot Bourbon cocktail but not overpower it.

To muddle or to food process the apricots? I tried muddling half of the apricot but it really wasn’t releasing enough flavor. A food processor creates a smooth pulp. Once I stirred in the pulp it laced the whole drink giving it the full flavor I wanted from those gorgeous little apricots.

Two apricots cut in half and pitted gave me enough pulp for 4 drinks.

How to Make an Apricot Cocktail with Bourbon

Serve up a refreshing beverage for your next gathering with this easy-to-follow apricot bourbon cocktail recipe!

• First, for the perfect apricot bourbon cocktail, start with two ripe apricots. Halve them and discard the seeds, then process the apricots in a food processor to create a smooth puree.

This makes enough pulp for four drinks, depending on the size of the apricots.

• To make one cocktail, in an 8 oz. glass, combine apricot puree, agave, and your favorite bourbon.
• Stir, then top with ice.
• Next, add a splash of club soda and a shot of ginger beer. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Apricot Cocktail Variations

• Swap out the bourbon for vodka, Irish whiskey, or tequila.
• Try different garnishes like mint or lemon peel.