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Absinthe Cocktail
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 fl oz | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 2 1/2 fl oz | Chilled water/mineral water |
| 1/4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare mint leaf for garnish.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Garnish with mint leaf.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Absinthe Cocktail contains 143 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 13.33% alc./vol. (26.67° proof)
- 16.1 grams of pure alcohol
History
Dr. Ordinaire perfected his recipe for absinthe in 1792 and from day one it required the addition of water and sugar to make it palatable.
Review
Absinthe tamed and served straight-up.
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