This is not a drink for the fainthearted. Absinthe tends to overwhelm everything at even the smallest proportions, so I found it was wise to use a bitter sweet vermouth and a powerful scotch like an Islay single malt. After I got past the anise and licorice front end of this drink, I noticed bitterness and the cloying sweet malt flavor of the respective vermouth and scotch. That made what would have been a "two-note" drink into something more complex and interesting.
- 2 oz. scotch
- 1 oz. absinthe or Pernod
- 1/4 oz. sweet vermouth
Shake all ingredients on ice in a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for your interest in my Jolly Bartender project. I will do my best to respond as quickly as possible to your request or comment. If you would like to contact me about bartending for your event or setting up a home bar, write to me at nathanwilkinson04@yahoo.com