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Absinthe

Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage

3.8 32 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Absinthe
2 1/2 oz Chilled water
1/4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare mint leaf for garnish.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. 5 Garnish with mint leaf.

Flavour profile

13.3% alc./vol. · 1.1 standard drinks · 143 calories

History

Absinthe is tamed and served straight-up.

Dr. Ordinaire developed his absinthe recipe in 1792. From its inception, it required the addition of water and sugar to make it palatable.

Created by Dr. Ordinaire