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Mauresque

Name: Mauresque
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Absinthe; 20 ml Orgeat syrup; 120 ml Chilled water

Difford’s Guide

Discerning Drinkers (45)

Measurements in:

Serves:

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Ingredients
1 fl oz	La Fée Parisienne absinthe
²⁄₃ fl oz	Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
4 fl oz	Chilled water/mineral water

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Method:

POUR absinthe and almond syrup into glass. Ideally, serve iced water separately in a small jug (known in France as a 'broc') so the customer can dilute to their own taste. Lastly, add ice to fill the glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Mauresque contains 183 calories

Alcohol content:

1.1 standard drinks
10.91% alc./vol. (21.82° proof)
16.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts

History

Pronounced 'Mor-Esk', this classic drink is very popular in the South of France, where it is now commonly made with pastis in place of absinthe. It was originally created by French soldiers serving in the Bataillon d'Afrique during the Algerian campaign of the 1830s and 40s, and was alternatively known as Bureau Arabe after the military department which dealt with local affairs and was said to act like 'an iron fist in a velvet glove'.

Review

Long, refreshing aniseed, liquorice and almond.

La Fee Parisienne absinthe 200ml - makes 6.5 cocktails
$17.99 $2.77 per cocktail La Fee Parisienne absinthe image

Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup (US) 750ml - makes 37 cocktails
$14.99 $0.41 per cocktail

$3.18 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 6.5 cocktails.
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Comments & Discussion

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Elise 1y

So pretty, very refreshing and far too easy to knock back!

Johan Cote 4y

It's funky because here in France we traditionnaly use pastis instead of absinthe in the mauresque and absinthe instead of pastis in the momisette.
You can also swap the orgeat for grenadine syrup (we call this a "Tomate") or even for mint syrup ("Perroquet").

Johan Cote 4y

Funny*

John Hinojos Premium Member 5y

Great, but you must like absinthe. I did find the 1:1 with the orgeat was a bit sweet. Would consider backing off on the orgeat or adding a bit more absinthe. Use 5:1 water which was perfect. May consider 1/2 orgeat and 1/2 amaretto.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 5y

Thanks John. Agreed, 1:1 was too sweet so I've amended the recipe above accordingly. Making it again, I was reminded what a great summer's afternoon drink this can be.

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