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Flying Frenchman (Absinthe Espresso Martini)

Modern

4.2 88 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Absinthe
1 oz Coffee liqueur
1 oz Espresso coffee (hot)

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of star anise.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. 5 Prepare garnish of star anise floated on surface.

24.0% alc./vol. · 1.7 standard drinks · 226 calories

History

Equal parts absinthe, coffee liqueur and espresso create a tasty "energy drink on steroids".

This drink originates from a 2014 creation by Andy Mil, who was working at the London Cocktail Club at the time. His original preparation for La Fée Parisienne included Patron XO Café and an extra 15ml of sugar syrup. Espresso Martini history