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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