Flying Frenchman (Absinthe Espresso Martini)

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (64 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass
Ingredients:
1 fl oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
1 fl oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur
1 fl oz Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot)
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of star anise.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Prepare garnish of star anise floated on surface.

Review:

Best described as an energy drink on steroids - equal parts absinthe, coffee liqueur and espresso. However, unlike most caffeine-laden energy drinks the Flying Frenchman is very tasty.

History:

Adapted from a drink created in 2014 for La Fée Parisienne by Andy Mil at the London Cocktail Club. Andy's recipe originally called for Patron XO Café and an additional 15ml of sugar syrup.
Espresso Martini history

Nutrition:

One serving of Flying Frenchman (Absinthe Espresso Martini) contains 206 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 24.02% alc./vol. (48.04° proof)
  • 21.6 grams of pure alcohol
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