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The Absinthe of Normal
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The Absinthe of Normal
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1⁄2 oz | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 1⁄2 oz | Coconut rum liqueur (35-40% alc./vol.) |
| 3 oz | Coconut water |
| 3 drop | Bob's Liquorice bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of star anise or piece of coconut.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Coconut, liquorice and anise are bold flavours to combine and hopefully make this cocktail deliciously abnormal.
History:
Created in 2019 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room in London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of The Absinthe of Normal contains 107 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 10.39% alc./vol. (10.39° proof)
- 12.5 grams of pure alcohol
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This is so delicate and light! The pairing of coconut and absinthe shouldn’t work, but here is delightful and it tastes just right. This is delightful.