ABSINTHE COCKTAIL

Name: ABSINTHE COCKTAIL
Ingredients: 1 cup Shaved ice (Quantity estimated to fill mixing glass 3/4 full.); 3/4 ounce Water (Originally 1/2 jigger. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).); 3/4 ounce Absinthe (Originally 1/2 jigger. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).); 2 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 teaspoon Benedictine liqueur

Experience the sophisticated allure of the Belle Époque with this classic Absinthe Cocktail, featuring the distinct anise profile of absinthe balanced by the herbal sweetness of Bénédictine. A splash of water and aromatic bitters mellows the potent spirit, creating a complex, refreshing drink with a delicate louche effect. Perfectly chilled and served in a cocktail glass, this historical recipe offers a refined taste of early 20th-century bartending.

Ingredients

1 cup Shaved ice (Quantity estimated to fill mixing glass 3/4 full.)
3/4 ounce Water (Originally 1/2 jigger. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).)
3/4 ounce Absinthe (Originally 1/2 jigger. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 teaspoon Benedictine liqueur

Instructions

1Fill a mixing glass approximately 3/4 full with shaved ice.
2Add the water, Absinthe, Angostura bitters, and Benedictine to the ice in the mixing glass.
3Stir the mixture well until thoroughly chilled. Strain the liquid into a chilled cocktail glass and serve immediately.