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Absinthe Frappé cocktail

Absinthe Frappé

A bracing New Orleans cooler that softens absinthe’s anise and herbs with mint, sugar, soda, and crushed ice.

Glassware
Old fashioned glass
Strength
23% ABVBefore dilution
Garnish
  • Mint sprig

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Gently press the mint leaves with the simple syrup in a shaker.
  2. Add the absinthe and ice, shake briefly, then fine-strain into an old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
  3. Top with soda water, churn once, and crown with more crushed ice.