Tamarisk Special
/
logo

Make Me a Cocktail

Tamarisk Special
Cocktail recipe

Rating

3.87 / 5
The Tamarisk Special is a distinctive cocktail that features a harmonious blend of citrus and stone fruit flavors. With its core ingredients of lemon juice, gin, and apricot brandy, this drink offers a sweet yet tangy taste profile, complemented by a hint of sweetness from sugar. The Tamarisk Special is typically served in a cocktail glass with a sugared rim, which adds an elegant touch and a textural contrast to each sip. The combination of the tartness of the lemon with the rich and fruity notes of the apricot brandy makes for a refreshing and somewhat decadent cocktail experience, often enjoyed as an aperitif or a sophisticated social sipper.
Check out all our FAQ's on this cocktail
Base ingredient
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gin
Calories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
225 calories
Alcohol content
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32.73% | 3.6 units *

Tags

Gin ingredient icon
Gin cocktails

Cocktail glass

Ingredients

oz
ml
cl
Lemon Juice cocktail ingredient icon for the Tamarisk Special cocktail
Lemon Juice
Gin cocktail ingredient icon for the Tamarisk Special cocktail
Gin
Apricot Brandy cocktail ingredient icon for the Tamarisk Special cocktail
Apricot Brandy
Sugar cocktail ingredient icon for the Tamarisk Special cocktail
Sugar
Serves:
-
+

Method
How to make a Tamarisk Special

Serves 1 · Takes 3 minutes
Moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass and dip in sugar
Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well
Strain into the sugared cocktail glass and serve
~ This drink can be made into a long drink by adding soda or, for a sweeter taste, by adding lemonade. ~

Power tips
Elevate the Tamarisk Special with these master mixologist tips

Upgrade to premium

And receive world class tips on how to raise your cocktails to the next level.

Find out more
Subscribe to premium to receive power tips from top bartenders around the world. Raise you mixology game.
Read the tweaks that take this simple cocktail to the next level of greatness. Become the next best mixologist which people all talk about.

Learn more about some of the mixology terms used in this cocktail

·  Rim  ·  Shake  ·  Strain  · 

Your private tasting notes

~ Register as a user for free to create tasting notes, save your bar and more ~

Can you make this?

Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.

Comments

No comments yet…

You need to be a user with a verified email to comment on cocktails. Login / register

Featured in

~ Not featured in any of your lists, or any public lists, register as a user to create a list and add this cocktail. We'll then show the lists here ~

FAQ's

Ingredient substitutions icon

Can I substitute the apricot brandy in the Tamarisk Special with something else?

Yes, if apricot brandy is unavailable, you can substitute it with peach brandy or a combination of brandy with a bit of apricot nectar or apricot liqueur to mimic the fruit's flavor. The substitution might slightly alter the taste but should offer a comparable profile.

Garnishing tips icon

What garnish would complement the Tamarisk Special?

A thin slice of lemon or an apricot wedge would complement the flavors of the Tamarisk Special well. The citrus garnish adds a fresh aroma and aesthetic appeal, while the apricot wedge plays up the apricot brandy's fruity notes.

Preparation techniques icon

Is it important to shake the Tamarisk Special, and if so, why?

Yes, shaking the Tamarisk Special is important as it contains lemon juice and sugar alongside alcohol. Shaking helps to thoroughly combine these ingredients, ensuring a well-mixed cocktail with a smooth taste and consistency. It also chills the drink more effectively than stirring.

Serving suggestions icon

What is the ideal serving temperature for a Tamarisk Special?

The Tamarisk Special should be served cold. The ideal serving temperature can be achieved by shaking the cocktail with ice and then straining it into a chilled cocktail glass. This method ensures that the drink is refreshing and enhances the flavors.

Alcohol content comparison icon

How does the alcohol content in a Tamarisk Special compare to that of a standard cocktail?

With an alcohol content of 32.73%, the Tamarisk Special is relatively strong compared to many standard cocktails, which commonly range between 15% and 30% alcohol by volume. This higher alcohol content is due to the significant proportion of apricot brandy and gin in the recipe.

Upgrade your mixology

Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.

  • Save your bar forever
  • Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
  • Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
  • Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
  • Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
  • Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
  • A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
  • And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Register now for free Find out more about premium

The Ultimate Christmas Cocktail Hub

The ultimate destination for all things Christmas and Cocktails. Crate your own Christmas cocktail, cocktail advent calendars, a host of Christmas themed cocktails and more.

Filter by Christmas cocktails that contain a certain ingredient, or just browse them all. The go-to location this Christmas.

Let's go

You might also like

Alexander

Classic

First seen in Hugo Ensslins 1915 book "Recipes for Mixed Drinks", this classic cocktail can now be seen the world...

Aviation

The Aviation cocktail is a classic and refreshing drink that dates back to the early 1900s. It was created by...

Monkey Gland

The Monkey Gland is a classic cocktail that harks back to the Roaring Twenties. It's a vibrant mix, notably combining...

Bee's Knees

The Bee's Knees is a fun and very easy cocktail from the Prohibition era. Some stories claim that the drink...
* US units estimated based on the standard alcohol content of the ingredients used and the proportions in the recipe. Please drink responsibly.
build your bar

Create a cocktail

Choose a theme and some ingredients, give us some description and we'll create an amazing cocktail for you.

Register as a Premium Make Me a Cocktail community member and get access to an even more powerful creator.

Start creating

Build your bar

Tell us what you have at home and we’ll find a delicious cocktail for you to make right now.

Register as a Make Me a Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.

Create My Bar
build your bar light mode image