Angel Face recipe
Gin, apricot brandy and Calvados in equal parts, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a sprig of thyme and a twist of lemon.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make an Angel Face?
Gin
Gin is a distilled alcohol drink made from Juniper Berries and is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world.
Its popularity is growing year on year, with sales in the UK rising beyond £3 billion per year.
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What Equipment do you need to make an Angel Face?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pros use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
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Recipe card
Angel Face
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Use a jigger to measure out the gin, apricot brandy and Calvados into the shaker.
- Shake well until cold to the touch.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of thyme and a twist of lemon.
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Angel Face FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make an Angel Face?
To make an Angel Face, you need 30ml / 1oz gin, 30ml / 1oz apricot brandy and 30ml / 1oz Calvados, plus a sprig of thyme and twist of lemon to garnish. There’s more about gin above.
What Equipment do you need to make an Angel Face?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a jigger and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in an Angel Face?
An Angel Face contains 30ml / 1oz gin and 30ml / 1oz apricot brandy.
Is an Angel Face shaken or stirred?
An Angel Face is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make an Angel Face without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is an Angel Face served in?
Serve an Angel Face in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish an Angel Face?
Garnish an Angel Face with a sprig of thyme and a twist of lemon.
How do I make an Angel Face for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml gin, 120ml apricot brandy and 120ml Calvados. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
