Absinthe by Jimmy

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Discerning Drinkers (32 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Photographed in an

UB Retro Fizz 1890 7oz

Garnish:

Lime zest twist

How to make:

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

2/3 fl oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
2/3 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 fl oz Chilled water
5/12 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
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Review:

The absinthe cocktail meets the absinthe sour with lime juice added to the holy trinity of absinthe, sugar and water.

History:

Adapted from the first recipe in a 1932 pocket cocktail book called The Green Cocktail Book by "Jimmy". I've respected the original proportions with, as Jimmy says, "sugar to taste." Hence, I'd advise 10ml to 12.5ml sugar depending on your limes and palate.

ABSINTHE
1 part Absinthe
1 part Lime Juice
3 parts Water
1 dash Angostura Bitters per cocktail
Sugar to taste.

The Green Cocktail Book by Jimmy, 1932

Alcohol content:

  • 0.8 standard drinks
  • 9.82% alc./vol. (19.64° proof)
  • 11.1 grams of pure alcohol
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The Easy Jigger® is a measure designed for use when making cocktails, primarily in the home but also by professional bartenders. It has a unique design

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