 Absinthe American Style Absinthe French Style Absinthe Swiss Style Angler Cocktail Apple Jack Cocktail
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AbsintheThe art of mixing Absinthe is probably one of the most subtle and least understoodWe have the American Style, the French Style and the Swiss Style
Absinthe - American StyleTo make the Absinthe Cocktails, fill the shaker half full of broken ice and add1 dash of Angostura bitters 3 or 4 dashes of Plain Syrup or Anisette 1/4 gill of Absinthe 1/4 gill of water Shake these ingredients until frozen, strain into a cocktail glass and squeeze the essence of a little lemon peel on top To make the American Absinthe, fill the shaker half full with broken ice and add 1/2 gill of Absinthe Pernod 1 1/2 gills of plain water A little sugar syrup according to taste Shake thoroughly and strain into a tumbler Some people shake the Absinthe without the water and strain it into a tumbler, adding cold Soda instead
Absinthe - French StyleUnfortunately the original French Absinthe glasses seem to be unobtainable howeverPut into a good sized tumbler 1/2 gill of Absinthe, 1 lump of ice and put accross the top of the glass the Absinthe spoon with one or two lumps of sugar on it according to taste Now pour drop by drop water on the sugar. The water dropping through the Absinthe spoon melts the sugar and sweetens the drink When the glass is full stir up slightly and your drink is ready The French amatuer Absinthe drinker usually takes 15 - 20 mins to finish the drink
Absinthe - Swiss StyleThis is the most simple wayPut 1/2 gill of Absinthe in a tumbler, add a little plain Syrup, Grenadine or Anisette and fill up with iced water This drink is also popular in France and Italy When Grenadine is used it is generally called une puree or une tomate because its colour is similar to a Tomatoe. When plai syrup is used it is called mominette by the French woking man
Angler CocktailPut into a mixing glass with broken ice2 dashes of Angostura bitters 2 dashes of Orange bitters 1/8 gill of Vantogrio ( a local non alcoholic syrup) 1/3 gill of Gin Stir up with a spoon. Strain into a cocktail glass. Squeeze lemon peel on top
Apple Jack CocktailIn a large bar glass half full of ice add1 or 2 dashes of Angostura bitters 2 or 3 dashes of Gum Syrup or Curacao 1/2 gill of Apple Jack Brandy Stir up well with a mixing spoon, strain into a cocktail glass, add olive or cherry and squeeze the essence of a lemon peel on top In the USA Apple Jack brandy is also called Jersey Lightening. In France they usually call it Calvados |