Orca Apricot Brandy

Tart fresh apricots and sweet apricot jam combine in this balanced and complex brandy I made in honor of the 40th anniversary of Jaws. If I have to explain, well, then you’ve got some movie to watch, eh Chief?

Enjoy this brandy straight up or in any number of classic cocktails like a Golden Slipper or a Yellow Parrot.

This recipe first appeared on altonbrown.com.

Homemade apricot brandy in a glass bottle with a handmade label that reads "Orca Apricot Brandy."

ACTIVE TIME: 5

TOTAL TIME: 7 5

Yield: 1/2 cups

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5 ounces dried apricots, chopped
3 ripe apricots, quartered
3 tablespoons apricot jam
1/2 cup water
18 fluid ounces vodka

Procedure

Place water and jam in a microwave-safe container and heat on high for 1 minute. Stir, then heat again until the syrup mixture boils, about 30 seconds.
Meanwhile, place ripe and dried apricots in a clean bottle or Ball-style mason jar.
Pour syrup over apricots, then top with the vodka. Cover and allow to steep for 7 days at room temperature.
Strain through cheesecloth and enjoy straight up or in any number of classic cocktails like a Golden Slipper or a Yellow Parrot.