Absinthe Cooler
| 4 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 1 fl oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| Top up with | Thomas Henry Ginger Ale (chilled) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of green grapes.
- Garnish with grapes rested on rim.
Method
- MUDDLE basil in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with ginger ale.
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 28.9 grams of pure alcohol
Review
The basil is subdued, as is the elderflower with absinthe being the predominant flavour – although not domineeringly so.
Makes a minimum of 4 cocktails.
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