Charlie Chaplin Cocktail
A fruity, tart gin‑apricot‑lime cocktail with bright color.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Charlie Chaplin combines gin, apricot brandy, and lime for a tart, juicy cocktail with soft stone‑fruit sweetness. Shaken hard, it pours vivid and refreshing.
Did you know?
“Created at New York's Waldorf bar in the early 1900s and named after the famous silent‑film star.”
Source:Waldorf bar histories; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Apricot brandy varies—adjust sweetness accordingly.
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How to make the Charlie Chaplin Cocktail
- 1Add gin, apricot brandy, and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3Strain into a coupe
- 4Garnish with lime twist and serve
