Lime and minty freshness with gin's botanical complexity along with subtle but assertive anise notes. Appropriately, the finished drink has an almost pearl-like...
Redoing this cocktail I find the contrast between lime and sugar too strong. Next time I will reduce both a bit. A not so strong Absinthe works lovely in this cocktail.
This was great. Anything with Pastis or Absinthe is a winner for us. Everything works perfectly here. The colour was perfect. Refreshing and great with some cheese and ciabatta.
I though I had all the ingredients for this cocktail when I made it with Pernod. (And very nice it was) so now I have to go out and get a bottle of pastis for a taste comparison.
A delicious drink if you like aniseed whose flavour harmonises with the gin sour. I used a couple more mint leaves to let their freshness shine as well.
Looks like pondwater, but it's delicious. Well balanced, with the normally bullying Ricard tamed by the others. Mint and lemon make this refreshing and summery.