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

Mauresque
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Serve in a Collins glass

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

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How to make:

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.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

Strength & taste guide:

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Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

Long, refreshing aniseed, liquorice and almond.

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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'.

Nutrition:

One serving of Mauresque contains 183 calories

Alcohol content:

1.3 standard drinks
10.91% alc./vol. (10.91° proof)
18.5 grams of pure alcohol

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Elise

15th September 2024 at 10:52

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

Johan Cote

30th May 2022 at 18:45

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

30th May 2022 at 18:47

Funny*

John Hinojos

20th August 2021 at 02:18

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

20th August 2021 at 20:02

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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