SWIM told me that he wanted to share a couple of his absinthe cocktail recipes with SWIY The unique flavor of absinthe offers very high potential for some of the most interesting tastes SWIY's ever experienced. SWIM named his after Green Lantern characters, after seeing an absinthe cocktail bearing that name. These recipes use an absinthe glass for dosing. (approx 1.5oz)
Agent Orange- Absinthe and Red Bull. Just substitute water with RB, no need to add sugar. Equal parts sweet and sour. The best way SWIM can describe this one is that it's like looking left and right at the same time.
Star Sapphire- Absinthe and Cocaine energy drink. Same as above, just replace water with Cocaine. This results in a bright pink concoction that is delightfully sweet and easy to drink!
So, does SWIY have any interesting absinthe cocktails? SWIM wants to try mixing it with (iced) coffee, but is a little wary..
A goblet of shaved ice,
2 dashes of maraschino,
1 dash of bitters (orange),
1 dash of anisette,
1 pony of absinthe. Stir very well, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
The Angelus
Fill a large glass two-thirds full of fine ice, 1 dash of gum, 1 dash of absinthe, a little vino vermouth,
1 pony of Old Tom gin,
2 dashes of orange bitters, 2 dashes of curacao.
Stir well, and strain into a fancy glass.
The Anticipation
A glass with fine ice,
1 dash of absinthe,
2 dashes of gum, ½ of sherry wine,
½ of vino vermouth. Freeze this well; strain and serve.
The Bitter-Sweet Cocktail
A glass with ice,
1/3 drink of kummel,
1/3, drink of vino vermouth,
4 dashes of absinthe,
1 dash of bitters (orange),
3 dashes of gum,
1 dash of anisette. Stir, strain, and serve.
The Great Appetizer
Fill a glass with ice,
3 dashes of gum,
½. pony of absinthe,
2 dashes of bitters (calisaya),
1 dash of orange bitters,
1 dash of vino vermouth.
Stir this well, strain, and serve.
Bon-Appetit
A goblet two-thirds full of fine ice,
2 dashes of gum,
1 dash of bitters,
1 dash of absinthe,
2/3 of vino vermouth,
1/3 of sherry wine. Stir well, strain, and serve.
Appetizer A L' Italienne
2/3 of vino vermouth,
1/3 of Fernet branca,
1 dash of absinthe,
2 dashes of gum.
A little ice in the glass, stir well, strain, and serve.
L'Aurore
A goblet filled with fine ice, - 1 dash of gum,
2 dashes of orange bitters,
1/3 of vino vermouth,
2/3, of Old Tom gin,
1 dash of absinthe,
1 dash of maraschino. Stir, strain, and serve with a little fruit.
The Beginner
A goblet with fine ice,
2 dashes of gum,
2 dashes of orange bitters,
1 dash of absinthe,
½ of French vermouth, ½ of Russian kummel. Stir this well, strain, and serve.
The Brain-Duster
Into a mixing-tumbler squeeze the juice of a lime,
2 dashes of gum,
1 pony of absinthe,
2 dashes of vino vermouth, 2 dashes of sherry wine.
Fill your glass with ice, stir, strain, and serve.
Exquisite
A goblet with 2 dashes of gum, 1 dash of bitters, 1 dash of absinthe, 2/3 of vino vermouth, 1/3 of Russian kummel,
1 dash of creme de roses.
Fill your glass with ice, stir, strain, and serve.
The First One
A goblet with fine ice,
2 dashes of gum,
½ pony of creme de menthe, 1 pony of Old Tom gin, 1 dash of orange bitters. Squeeze the juice of a lemon-peel to it; stir well, strain, and serve.
The Gladstone
Fill a tumbler half-full with fine ice,
2 dashes of gum, a little maraschino,
2 dashes of bitters,
1 dash of absinthe,
1 drink of whiskey,
1 dash of Jamaica rum,
1 dash of Russian kummel. Stir well and strain into a cocktail glass.
Holland Gin Cocktail
A goblet filled with fine ice,
2 dashes of gum,
1 dash of absinthe,
1 drink of Holland gin,
2 dashes of orange bitters.
(1 dash of green chartreuse may be added.) Stir this well, strain, and serve.
Imperial Opal
A mixing-glass 2/3 filled with fine ice, 1 pony of absinthe,
1 dash of anisette,
1 dash of chartreuse (yellow). Shake this to the freezing-point; strain into a cocktail glass; drop a little creme de roses in the centre, and serve
The Opal
A goblet with ice,
2 dashes of gum,
1 pony of absinthe, 1 dash of maraschino. Stir well, strain into a cocktail glass; pour a little creme de menthe in the centre, which will go to the bottom, and serve.
The Preserver
A large glass % full of fine ice, 1 dash of bitters,
1 dash of absinthe, 2/3 of vino vermouth, 1/6 of anisette,
1/6 of curagao. Mix well, strain into a fancy glass, and present.
Tom Gin Cocktail
A goblet filled with ice,
2 small dashes of gum, 1 dash of absinthe,
1 drink of Old Tom gin,
2 dashes of orange bitters.
(A dash of green chartreuse may be added.) Stir well, strain, and serve.
Vermonth Cocktail
A glass with some fine ice,
1 dash of bitters,
2 dashes of maraschino, 1 dash of absinthe,
1 drink of vino vermouth. Stir to the freezing-point, and strain into a cocktail glass.
The Weeper's Jog
A goblet 2/3 full of fine ice,
3 dashes of gum,
½ pony of absinthe, ½ pony of vino vermouth, ½ pony of kummel, 1 dash of curacao. Stir very well, and strain into a cocktail glass.
Whiskey Cocktail
Half a glassful of fine ice, squeeze a little lemon-peel over it,
3 dashes of gum,
2 dashes of bitters,
1 dash of absinthe,
1 drink of whiskey. Stir this well, strain and serve.
Holland's Pride
A mixing glass 2/3 full of ice,
3 dashes of gum.
2 dashes of bitters, 1 dash of absinthe, 2/3 of Holland gin,
1/3 of vino vermouth. Stir well, strain, and serve.
Manhattan Cocktail
Half a tumblerful of cracked ice,
2 dashes of gum,
2 dashes of bitters,
1 dash of absinthe,
2/3 drink of whiskey,
1/3 drink of vino vermouth. (A little maraschino may be added.) Stir this well, strain, and serve
As to what "gum" is:
Quote:
As we mention syrup or gum so often, we think it a necessity to call your attention to the way of making and using it.
Take an enameled pot, of about half a gallon; put in this one and a half quarts of water and two pounds of loaf-sugar; let this boil over a slow fire; stir now and then, and skim well; if too thick, add a little boiling water, and strain into a bottle. It ought to be kept in a cold place. Do not prepare too large quantities, as it is best to have it fresh.
Wow, LOTS of good ideas in that one. Though the theme seems to be common in all of them (ice, bitters, gum), SWIM will definitely be exploring this formula for his cocktails. The mention of maraschino in the first one is also quite intriguing
I suspect that the "maraschino" in question is the liquor, not the red "cherry juice", it is made with the crushed pits and is quite exquisite. Though expensive you hardly ever use more then a dash, so it will last for some time. Don't settle for less, only the best, especially when it comes to absinthe.
I'm curious, you study Crowley?
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Ah, SWIM was thinking of the cherry version of maraschino, which he thinks would definitely make his absinthe taste (more) interesting. He is definitely going to look into the liquor version though, as he's never heard of it and is always looking to try new and interesting things!
As for myself, I have in fact studied some of Crowley's work with great interest, though I must admit I rather prefer the works of (Carlos) Castaneda and the disciplines explained therein. What made you ask?
It is made from cherries, just not cherries that have been bleached of all color and flavor and dyed red with artificial cherry flavor. It is FAR superior in cherry flavor. You may need to shop around or go to a fancy liquor store, it's not something that will be in most corner stores.
Well the Star Sapphire made of absinthe and "cocaine" seemed like a mighty indication you were familiar with his works and tastes.
Yeah, SWIM just checked out a few local, "regular" liquor stores and didn't find any there. He will have to do some more extensive searching for sure. He may even have to have it special ordered..
And I can see the connection, but there actually wasn't any inspiration from Mr. Crowley for the drink. SWIM was actually a big fan of both drinks well before he decided to combine the two. It was out of a practical need to feel less drowsy from the alcohol (and a lack of REAL cocaine) that he decided to mix them.
16-09-2009, 00:48
Absinthe cocktails?
The unique flavor of absinthe offers very high potential for some of the most interesting tastes SWIY's ever experienced. SWIM named his after Green Lantern characters, after seeing an absinthe cocktail bearing that name. These recipes use an absinthe glass for dosing. (approx 1.5oz)
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