Paradise
The Paradise is one of the IBA Unforgettables: 3 ingredients, shaken and served in a coupe. That makes 83 ml in the glass: a small glass.
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
In the glass83 ml
Strength21.4%
Ingredients
- 30 mlgin
- 20 mlapricot brandy
- 15 mlfresh orange juice
Method
- Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker, shake well with ice, strain into chilled cocktail glass.
What it tastes like
- bitter → sweet
- Sweetness shows without covering: it comes from apricot brandy, with 0.4 out of 10 of bitterness holding it back.
- round → sour
- It tends round: 149th of 186 for acidity, and what little acid there is comes from fresh orange juice.
- light → strong
- 21.4% after dilution: the middle band, 42nd of 186.
Its closest neighbour is the French Martini: 96 out of 100 for similarity.
Five that come close
- French MartiniBuilt on vodka and with vodka in place of gin.
- Pegu ClubMore bitter and with curaçao in place of apricot brandy.
- El PresidenteRounder and 3 degrees stronger.
- White RussianRounder and built on vodka.
- Porto Flip5 degrees lighter and built on brandy.
Every drink near the Paradise on the map
Recipe source: IBA · checked on 30 October 2026