Garnish:
Lemon knotted pigtail zest twist
How to make:
POUR absinthe into chilled glass and swirl to coat (rinse) inside and set aside. STIR other ingredients with ice and strain into absinthe-rinsed glass (without ice).
1/12 fl oz | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
1 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof / 50% alc./vol.) |
1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
1/2 fl oz | Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur |
1/12 fl oz | Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar:1 water) |
1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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Review:
Banana fruitiness subtly flavours and lightens a base of rye whiskey and cognac with absinthe adding delicate anise notes.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Natasha David at Nitecap Bar in New York City, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Bananarac contains 204 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 2 standard drinks
- 34.39% alc./vol. (68.78° proof)
- 27.6 grams of pure alcohol
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