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Arsenic & Old Lace
Temperature and dilution are key to the success of this finely balanced Martini-style cocktail. Originally a shaken cocktail, it benefits from a splash...
Stephen Broughall
3rd September at 23:53
Solid addition to a martini repertoire. I made for two, scaling proportions at 1.5 which went over well. Next time will just do a very light rinse or mist with the absinthe so as not to overpower the creme de violette. A dash of orange bitters also works.
12th September at 18:35
I agree - the absinthe is a touch too powerful. I would reduce it a smidge (technical term) and slightly increase the crème de violette.