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Elderflower liqueur mellows and boosts the brandy's floral notes, while dashes of absinthe balance sweetness and add aniseed notes
Kyle
18th June at 01:41
I took the elderflower liqueur down to 2/3 oz. and it was perfect.
5th June at 04:26
I used an extra dash of absinthe because a) I like absinthe and b) I was worried about the elderflower dominating the flavor profile, and it did not disappoint
9th October 2024 at 13:17
Would it work to serve it in a snifter glass without ice to enhance the aromas even more?
10th October 2024 at 07:15
I'm not a fan of snifter glasses. It's a cocktail that benefits from a little dilution from the ice.
8th April 2024 at 16:40
While I think the elderflower is a bit too dominant, I also think I'm confusing it a bit with/for the absinthe. My initial impression was that this was a unique drink, and definitely one of the few immediate and rare likes for drinks containing elderflower. Well done.
22nd March 2024 at 11:57
I thought 30ml of st Germain was going to be too much, but the balance was perfect, with no one flavour predominating. Added some extra drops of absinthe over the top for extra aroma. (And I was strangely out of fresh grapes for garnish on this occasion.) Slipped down all too easily! I used Armagnac as it was to hand, but might need to go cognac shopping to try as written…
17th February 2024 at 21:51
Rich and intense. This makes a delightful highball when mixed with tonic water.
2nd November 2023 at 08:42
This is a great drink, 2.5ml of Absinthe per drink.
28th August 2023 at 00:38
Use 4 ml absinthe for two drinks
27th May 2022 at 21:33
We really enjoyed this cocktail on a rainy, cool May afternoon. I did reduce the St. Germain to 3/4 oz. and it was the perfect balance for us. The absinthe comes on strong, but it quickly shares the stage with the bourbon, elderflower and cognac for a delicious, smooth, complex finish. This will go into our rotation for sure.
14th May 2022 at 10:26
Invested in a bottle of elderflower since it features in so many interesting cocktails. This one is great. Upped the absinthe to 5ml and still very palatable
22nd February 2022 at 05:59
I’ve made this with Hennessy as suggested, and later, with Pierre Ferrand Cognac. It is noticeably better with the Ferrand Cognac in it. Adds a subtle citrus note that brightens the overall flavor of this lovely, complex, and simple little drink. Delicious. Highly recommended
14th November 2021 at 22:39
This is a delightful drink with many levels. I was out of absinthe, so substituted a dash of wormwood bitters and 2 dashes of Peychauds bitters. Gave the drink a slightly reddish hue.
16th April 2021 at 03:56
Great after dinner drink. Loving Pernod, I added 5 ml to the drink.
14th April 2021 at 02:32
Another very interesting, complex, and delicious drink, Simon. I used 3 mists of Absinthe into the mixing tin and it turned out very well. My wife declares it another "keeper."
23rd September 2020 at 22:41
I tried this with Islay whisky, Caol Ila to be precise, instead of bourbon, supposing that the smokiness would go well with elderflower and absinthe. My goodness, the result is way beyond what I expected... A smokey and sweet cocktail, with a tad of the grapinesss of Cognac and the anise of absinthe. This is unlike anything I tasted before.
3rd March 2023 at 23:28
We tried that modification and loved it!!!
24th September 2020 at 08:07
Thanks for the tip. I really look forward to trying your combination.
16th July 2020 at 00:59
Terrific! Spirit forward with a hint of sweetness and more luscious mouthfeel from the St. Germain.
But the grapes don’t seem to go with the flavors.
But the grapes don’t seem to go with the flavors.