Babbie's Special

Name: Babbie's Special
Yield: Serves 1.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces apricot brandy; 3/4 ounce heavy cream; Dash gin; 3 or 4 ice cubes

August 20, 2004

Recipe information

1 1/2 ounces apricot brandy

3/4 ounce heavy cream

Dash gin

3 or 4 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass.

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