Original Sin
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Original Sin
Serve in a Martini glass
| 1⁄3 oz | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 2 oz | Ketel One Vodka |
| 3⁄4 oz | Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake |
| 1⁄6 oz | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
Garnish: Float star anise
How to make:
POUR absinthe into ice-filled glass and top with water. Leave the mixture to stand in the glass. Separately, STIR all ingredients with ice. Finally discard contents of absinthe-coated glass and fine strain contents of shaker into absinthe washed glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Sake and vodka with a delicate hint of honey.
History:
Created in 2009 by Spike Marchant and yours truly at the Cabinet Room in London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Original Sin contains 208 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 26.12% alc./vol. (26.12° proof)
- 25.5 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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