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Absinthe Cocktail (Jerry Thomas)

Classic/vintage

3.6 3 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Absinthe
1/4 oz Anisette liqueur
1 dash Aromatic bitters
1 1/2 oz Chilled water

How to make

Serve in a martini glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

19.9% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 144 calories

History

This aniseed mix tastes tame but includes a shot of absinthe.

This drink is an adaptation from the 1887 Bar-tender's Guide by Jerry Thomas.

Created by Jerry 'The Professor' Thomas