Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 fl oz | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 1/4 fl oz | Anisette liqueur |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) |
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Review:
This aniseed-flavoured mix tastes surprisingly tame but includes a shot of the notorious green fairy.
Variant:
Absinthe Frappe – served over crushed ice.
History:
Adapted from Jerry Thomas' 1887 Bar-tender's Guide.
Nutrition:
One serving of Absinthe Cocktail (Jerry Thomas) contains 145 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 21.83% alc./vol. (43.66° proof)
- 18.1 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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