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Absinthe Martini
A classic Gin Martini made aniseed fresh with a splash of absinthe. Like me, you may prefer the bite-sized version of this cocktail served straight-up...
John Hinojos
12th May at 00:49
Had forgotten about this martini. Last had in 2021. If you love absinthe, this is the martini for you. The absinthe pulls out all the herbal hints of the gin. Outstanding.
18th January 2025 at 17:39
Hi Simon,
The most famous moniker for this recipe is the 'Obituary', often connected to New Orleans, which has its own entry here.
In the Old Waldorf Astoria books, variations included the 'Ballantine', 'Third Degree" and "Fourth Degree". Ted Saucier even had one called "La Liberte". All worthy of a run through. I put them all under 'Ballantine' in my book. FYI. Cheers!
The most famous moniker for this recipe is the 'Obituary', often connected to New Orleans, which has its own entry here.
In the Old Waldorf Astoria books, variations included the 'Ballantine', 'Third Degree" and "Fourth Degree". Ted Saucier even had one called "La Liberte". All worthy of a run through. I put them all under 'Ballantine' in my book. FYI. Cheers!
21st January 2025 at 11:15
Hi Frank. Another great reason to delve into your book. I've added a link to the Obituary above.
6th December 2024 at 23:59
Right ChrisM but adjusted half measures still incomplete? So for Nick & Nora: 37.5ml gin, 2.5ml absinthe but only 7.5ml dry vermouth? And no, cocktail hour is still to come. :)
21st January 2025 at 13:11
Yes minor typos in the suggested ‘half measures’ = “No Half Measures Difford” ?!
30th June 2024 at 21:07
This is great as per the recipe, serve extremely chilled, in a chilled glass. I think there's an error in the notes about the bite-sized version, IMO this should be 37.5ml gin rather than 75ml!
15th October 2023 at 17:55
I like it - half the amount of absinthe is enough, and I say that as an absinthe lover.
It’s a big martini though!
It’s a big martini though!
11th March 2023 at 00:41
We made this martini with Old Tom Gin. It is tad on sweet side but works well with the Absinthe and Star Anise. Its a lovely Martini, a keeper
19th November 2022 at 17:27
Works well as recommended in Nick and Nora with a twist
4th March 2022 at 21:59
Love martinis and absinthe but felt this neither one nor the other and the absinthe overpowered the drink. possibly cut to a rinse,
26th March at 23:48
I think I started with too little absinthe and added more. I don’t think it helped. I’ll be sticking to regular gin martinis.
30th September 2021 at 17:51
Love this drink but does not need star anise
16th August 2021 at 00:14
Great variation of a Martini. You must get this one very cold and let is mellow a minute or two to get the full impact of the cocktail.