#72 Cocktail: Claridge

   I might say that this cocktail is a twist on the Martini, or so it looks on the first appearance. The apricot liqueur, even if in a small quantity, gives the cocktail the definitive flavor.
    There is no certain history for this cocktail, but for sure it appears for the first time in Harry Craddock's "The Savoy Cocktail Book". I believe Harry Craddock was also involved at the bar at the Claridge Hotel in London, so perhaps named after the bar in that hotel?
   Anyway, this cocktail, definitely goes on the list of my favorite cocktails.

1 ounce Gin

1 ounce dry vermouth

1/2 ounce triple sec

1/2 ounce apricot  brandy