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Absinthe Suissesse

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Absinthe Suissesse Steven Torres

Camper English, a San Francisco–based writer, adapted this classic drink recipe to showcase the use of absinthe. Here, absinthe is paired with orgeat, an almond-flavored syrup. The egg white and cream give the drink a frothy, milkshake-like texture. (If salmonella is a problem in your area, omit the egg white or substitute pasteurized liquid egg whites.) In New Orleans, many people consider this a breakfast drink.

Ingredients

Serves 1

3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) absinthe
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) orgeat syrup*
1 egg white** or 2 tablespoons pasteurized liquid egg whites (optional)
1 dash orange flower water (optional)
1/4 cup (2 ounces) heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup crushed ice
*Orgeat syrup is also known by its Italian name, orzata syrup. Camper English prefers orgeat syrup fromToraniorFee Brothers.
**The egg white in this recipe is not cooked. If there is a problem with salmonella in your area omit the egg white or use pasteurized egg whites.
  1. In cocktail shaker, combine absinthe, orgeat syrup, egg white, orange flower water, and heavy cream or half-and-half. Add ice and shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled highball glass with or without ice from the shaker and serve

Bartender's note:

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  • I discovered this drink in New Orleans - I drank it along with breakfast; with every sip I went to Heaven (I had never tasted anything like this before). This one is truly a gift from the Faeries themselves! Anyway, this magnificent creation is now a regular aspect of my liquor profile.

    • hec60504

    • Chicago, Illinois

    • 4/11/2016

  • I don't keep heavy cream around (I appreciate neither the texture nor the exessive calories) but mixed absinthe with almond milk (commercial, so mildly sweet) - about 1 part absinthe to 4 parts almond milk. I thought the flavors worked well together - might add a drop of almond extract. Reminds me a little of a brandy Alexander.

    • SandyinTX

    • 1/2/2011

  • this drink is insane, the Poison Apple Martini is ridiculous. I recommend

    • poeticalmath

    • los angeles

    • 1/30/2009

  • This drink looks great! I think I'm gonna try to make it when i get home!

    • liltamby5

    • 1/30/2009

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