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Ryan Hunter’s Avatar Ryan Hunter
17th June 2024 at 14:13
While this is an extremely helpful article (in the same vein as the Easy Jigger is a helpful tool), it still leaves "2 dashes" somewhat unmeasurable without a dasher or dropper (unless one is to say measure absinthe to 1.25 ml, top with gin to 2.5 total ml, and then add half of this to the drink, maybe transferring via barspoon to ensure success based on the volume remaining in the jigger). An alternative way to deliver sub-1.25 ml amounts is to use an atomizer (particularly as this has become a fashionable way of performing "absinthe rinses"). This begs the question whether this has (or could) be measured like the 41 drops in the article. I assume this might vary between atomizers, but if relatively reproducible, might be a worthy addition to the article. I have attempted twice and found 14 sprays approximates 1.25 ml, but each time I've done it, there's always a couple sprays that don't "feel full".... for whatever that's worth...
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
18th June 2024 at 00:20
Yes, on that note, some people seem to add the absinthe to the drink as a spray - rather like a rinse. I experienced this last week with a CR no. 2.