Absinthe Old Fashioned

Absinthe Old Fashioned
Glass: Old Fashioned glass Prep: 5m Views: 2

A sophisticated twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring the unique herbal notes of absinthe combined with the traditional bitters and sweetness.

Instructions

- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water for a few minutes.
- In a mixing glass, combine the absinthe, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
- Add ice to the mixing glass and stir gently until well chilled and blended.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled Old Fashioned glass.
- Strain the mixture into the glass over one large ice cube for slow dilution.
- Garnish with an expressed orange twist, releasing the oils over the drink.

Ingredients


1.5 oz Absinthe
0.25 oz Simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 piece Orange Twist