Anis-thetic

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2 ratings)

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients:
12 fresh Mint leaves
2 oz Bourbon whiskey
14 oz Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe
14 oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
16 oz Anisette liqueur
16 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
3 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
3 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters
14 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Mint sprig & absinthe mist from atomiser

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients and fine strain into an empty chilled glass.

Review:

As the name suggests, this bourbon-based drink is fresh breath-tastic.

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History:

Adapted from a drink created in 2009 by Danny Murphy at the Met Bar, London, England. Originally made with homemade anis syrup and without crème de menthe.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 26.34% alc./vol. (26.34° proof)
  • 24.8 grams of pure alcohol

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