Glass: Wine Glass
Difficulty: Medium
Prep: 5 min
Garnish: Blood orange wheel and fresh mint sprig
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Description
A vibrant spritz cocktail featuring the unique flavor of absinthe and the tartness of blood orange, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing finish.
History
This cocktail draws inspiration from the traditional spritz style, blending the herbal complexity of absinthe with the sweetness of blood oranges, a combination that celebrates the revival of classic cocktails.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
Step 2.
- Add 1.5 ounces of absinthe.
Step 3.
- Squeeze the juice from half a blood orange into the glass.
Step 4.
- Top with 3 ounces of sparkling water.
Step 5.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a blood orange wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.