Angel Face

Name: Angel Face
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: London dry gin — 30 ml; Calvados — 30 ml; Apricot brandy liqueur — 30 ml; Lemon peel — 1 swath

A fruity and sweet cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 32.4%

Ingredients

~223 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin30 ml
Calvados30 ml
Apricot brandy liqueur30 ml
Lemon peel1 swath

Garnish

Lemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 30 mlCalvados 30 mlApricot brandy liqueur 30 mlLemon peel 1 swath
Strain into the chilled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

Angel Face is a spirit-forward classic first recorded in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock. It combines botanical gin with apricot and apple brandy, creating a balanced profile that is neither too dry nor too sweet. Traditionally shaken to allow gentle dilution, the cocktail offers rich fruity undertones with a subtle citrus brightness. It remains a refined and elegant choice with timeless appeal, ideal for those who appreciate vintage cocktail craftsmanship.