Adam and Eve Cocktail
A balanced blend of apple brandy, gin, Forbidden Fruit, and lemon creates a bold yet elegant sour. The Adam and Eve Cocktail delivers a crisp citrus bite wrapped in lush orchard sweetness.
The Adam and Eve Cocktail blends apple brandy, gin, Forbidden Fruit Liqueur, and lemon juice into a bright, aromatic sour with a mythic name and a timeless balance.
Background
Born from pre-Prohibition roots, the Adam and Eve belongs to the family of fruit-brandy sours that bridge tart citrus with rich orchard spirits. Its “forbidden” allure nods to the once-rare Forbidden Fruit Liqueur that defined luxury cocktails of the early 1900s.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Apple Brandy — provides depth and a baked-apple warmth.
- Gin — adds herbal lift and crisp dryness.
- Forbidden Fruit Liqueur — the citrus-sweet bridge tying the spirits together.
- Lemon Juice — brings balance and brightness.
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, fine strainer, chilled cocktail glass.
Bittersweet Balance
Apple warmth meets citrus tang and gin’s herbal edge. Each sip finishes clean yet lingering, making it ideal for both classic-cocktail fans and modern sour lovers.
Substitutions & Variations
Use Calvados for a French twist, or swap Forbidden Fruit with a grapefruit-honey cordial if unavailable. For a lighter serve, top with soda and ice for an Adam and Eve Spritz.
Helpful Tips
Double-strain to avoid ice shards. Chill the glass beforehand. Garnish with a thin apple slice or lemon twist for aroma.
Adam and Eve Recipe
Type of Glass
Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz.
- 1 oz.
- 1 oz. Forbidden Fruit Liquor
- 1 oz.
Directions
- Add Apple Brandy, Gin, Forbidden Fruit Liqueur, and Lemon Juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well-chilled (about 10 seconds).
- Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
A sip of contrast—bright, smooth, and just a little dangerous—Adam and Eve proves temptation tastes better in a glass.
