Absinthe Cocktail

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (20 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Garnish:

Mint leaf

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

1 fl oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
2 1/2 fl oz Chilled water
1/4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)
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Review:

Absinthe tamed and served straight-up.

Variant:

If pomegranate (grenadine) syrup is substituted for the sugar syrup this becomes a Tomate.

History:

Dr. Ordinaire perfected his recipe for absinthe in 1792 and from day one it required the addition of water and sugar to make it palatable.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 14.62% alc./vol. (29.24° proof)
  • 16.5 grams of pure alcohol
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The Easy Jigger® is a measure designed for use when making cocktails, primarily in the home but also by professional bartenders. It has a unique design

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