Cocktail #023-Absinthe Frappe
A late 19th century cocktail pioneered at the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans
COCKTAILMARDI GRASABSINTHE
The Old Absinthe House is a longtime New Orleans institution where the Absinthe Frappe was introduced in 1874. However, absinthe was banned from the United States due to prohibitionist efforts painting it as especially dangerous and accusing absinthe of having hallucinogenic properties. In 2007, the United States legalized absinthe once again and drinks like the Absinthe Frappe can return to their authentic roots. Plus it is an amazingly refreshing drink for the hot, humid days that New Orleans so often experiences.
Glass
Goblet or Other Decorative Glass
Ingredients
Lemon Wedge
8 Mint Leaves
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
1 1/2 oz Absinthe
2 oz Soda Water
Technique
Muddle the lemon wedge, mint leaves, and simple syrup in a shaker tin. Add the absinthe and ice then shake and double strain into the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add soda water.
Garnish
Lemon Wedge & Mint Bouquet
