Absinthe Recipes tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/rodr0069/absintherecipes//9211 2013-01-04T17:41:31Z Movable Type 4.31-en Absinthe Recipes tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/rodr0069/absintherecipes//9211.150913 2008-10-26T21:29:10Z 2013-01-04T17:41:31Z We all know the traditional Absinthe Fountain method of preparation. But wouldn't it be fun if there were more recipes for mixing your absinthe? I have compiled a list of recipes that are actually very good. The worst part about... rodr0069 We all know the traditional Absinthe Fountain method of preparation. But wouldn't it be fun if there were more recipes for mixing your absinthe? I have compiled a list of recipes that are actually very good. The worst part about compiling this list of recipes was trying every one ;) I will stress that absinthe is a VERY powerful drink, and like any alcoholic beverage, should always be enjoyed in moderation. So if you want to give your Absinthe Fountain a break, try a few of the recipes below. Just limit your experiment to one a night! So here we go!

Absinthe Curacao Frappe
1 oz. Absinthe
1/2 oz. curacao
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 thin slice orange

Stir ingredients and pour over crushed ice in a deep-saucer champagne glass.
Add orange slice.

Absinthe Pousse-Cafe F'lambe
6-layers:
1. grenadine
2. butterscotch schnapps
3. blue curacao
4. creme de banana
5. creme de menthe
6. absinthe

Absolution
1/splash Absinthe
2/splashes Krupnik (honey liquor)
3/splashes ginger cordial

Fresh lime juice, orange juice, apple juice.
Shake over ice

Desire
1/4 Absinthe
1/2 tablespoon
3/4 lemon juice

Shake well and pour into cocktail glass...

Green Tear
1 part of Absinthe
2 parts of cranberry juice
1 part of Indian tonic water
1 slice of lemon
Shake well and pour into a cocktail glass.

Herbal
1.5 ounce Absinthe
Place desired amount of favorite herb in glass with absinthe
Let sit 5-10 minutes
Louche as normal

Knock Out
1 teaspoonful white Creme de Menthe
1/3 Absinthe
1/3 dry gin
1/3 French vermouth

Shake well and pour into cocktail glass...

Le Fee Mimosa
1 part Absinthe
2 parts Champagne
2 parts freshly squeezed orange juice

Red Verte
1 part Absinthe
3 parts Grapefruit juice
Splash of Cranberry juice

Sazerac
1 splash Absinthe
2 splashes Bourbon
1 splash sugar syrup
3 splashes Angosturas bitters

Shake over ice and serve...

Traditional Method
1 teaspoon of simple syrup (or 1 sugar cube or 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar)
3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
2 ounces cognac
splash of Absinthe
Strip of lemon peel

Verte Club Cocktail
1 part Absinthe
1 part grapefruit juice
1 part orange juice
1.5 parts Vermouth Bianco

Wharf Rat
1 part of white rum
1 part of Grenadine
1 part of Absinthe
1 part of Apricot brandy
3 parts of orange juice

Mix with crushed ice and top it up with Absinthe.

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