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Aniseed and liquorice notes from absinthe pervade this vermouth-based cocktail, even though I have dramatically reduced the amount used from the original...
Joseph Nelson
8th July at 01:08
Truth be told, until today, I hadn't kept a bottle of absinthe in my bar. Most cocktails are very delicate about using it. The Duchess is a gem because there is a resounding confidence in putting 15ml of absinthe into a cocktail. And it works! With the duel vermouths, the absinthe creates a velvet texture and a very pleasing feel. I used an extra dry vermouth but how could that really matter when we are talking about such an absinthe-forward drink? The Green Fairy is strong in this one!