Classic
Absinthe Frappé
2 min.Absinthe
Ingredients
- 3 cl
- 1 cl
- 3 cl
- Garnish
- HighballGlass type
Step-by-step
- Add absinthe and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill ¾ with ice.1
- Shake until chilled, about 12 seconds.2
- Strain into a double rocks glass or julep cup filled with crushed ice.3
- Stir, top with more crushed ice, then garnish with a sprig of mint.4
Flavor profile
- bitterherbalsweet
Specs
- Origin
- Invented in 1874 at the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans.History
- Seafood, OystersPairings
- Death in the Afternoon Adds champagne to absinthe for a stronger, effervescent variation.
Alts.- Old Absinthe House, New Orleans (mid-19th century)Source