Absinthe Fairy Bijou
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A whimsical twist on the classic Bijou cocktail, featuring the herbal complexity of absinthe alongside gin and sweet vermouth.
History
The Bijou cocktail, traditionally made with gin, vermouth, and Chartreuse, gained popularity in the late 19th century. The Absinthe Fairy Bijou reimagines this classic with a modern herbal touch.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice and cold water.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, add 1.5 ounces of gin, 0.75 ounces of sweet vermouth, and 0.5 ounces of absinthe.
Step 3.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice and water from the coupe glass and fine strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Ingredients
1.5 oz Gin — none
0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth — none
0.5 oz Absinthe — none
1 piece Lemon Peel — twisted (garnish)
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