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What a way to go, indeed. Evening cocktail to end Mardi Gras 2025. Truly a martini for absinthe lovers and the spirit of Vieux Carre cocktail history in New Orleans. We added 1 drop of olive bitters along with a spray of absinthe in the martini glasses. But then I will drink absinthe on the rocks. Very spirit forward. Limit and pace yourself.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!

John CARR
13 seconds ago
Go easy on the absinthe but, yes, with a fresh bottle of Dolin and a nice gin (Sipsmith in this case) very nice. I went with a lemon twist. Not sure it really adds to the classic dry martini (says themartini lover).

Conniption Navy Strength, Noilly Prat Dry, Vieux Carre... I kinda like this... quite piney, evergreen, alpine; welcome salty kiss of olive too... I wouldn't drink this often, but a good off-road Martini.

Had this again on Halloween night. Added a few drops of olive bitters and a spray of absinthe on top (as well as in the cocktail). Very enjoyable. I love the pearlescent cast the absinthe gives the cocktail.

I haven't tried yet, but how about changing the absinthe for Green Chatreuse?

Being an absinthe lover and a new convert to the martini, this is excellent. The martini and nicely dry while the absinthe gives it unique herbal flavours with the shot of anise. Strongly recommend for any one who likes absinthe.

Tried this from the list of Halloween cocktails and was surprised by how good it was, even for non-Martini drinkers. I, like Mr. Morton, also used an atomizer for the absinthe as well as a lemon twist. Crisp, clean, slightly herbal. Two in our party who HATE dry martinis both said it was "not bad." Use a good quality gin.

I find that this one works better with an absinthe rinse. I use a spritzer.