Glad Eye Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
1½	fl oz	La Fée Parisienne Absinthe Superieure
1	fl oz	Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe liqueur
1	fl oz	Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Star anise

Comment:

This minty aniseed cocktail takes more than its colour from the green fairy.

About:

Adapted from Harry Craddock's 1930 'The Savoy Cocktail Book'.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 256 calories in one serving of Glad Eye Cocktail.

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