Absinthe Red Hook
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A captivating twist on the classic Red Hook cocktail, featuring the unique herbal notes of absinthe alongside rye whiskey and sweet vermouth.
History
The Absinthe Red Hook is a modern reinterpretation of the classic cocktail, merging the bold flavors of rye whiskey with the distinctive anise character of absinthe. It celebrates the resurgence of absinthe in the craft cocktail movement while paying homage to traditional recipes.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of rye whiskey, 1/2 oz of sweet vermouth, and 1/4 oz of absinthe.
Step 3.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
Step 4.
- Dump the ice water from the chilled coupe glass.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the coupe glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Ingredients
2 oz Rye Whiskey
0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
0.25 oz Absinthe
1 Cherry (garnish)
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