Absinthe

Absinthe, the legendary “green fairy,” is a high-proof, anise-flavored spirit made from wormwood, fennel, and herbs. Once banned for its rumored effects, it’s now legal and key in classics like the Sazerac and Corpse Reviver No. 2. Just a dash adds bold, herbal complexity to cocktails, making absinthe both mysterious and essential in the modern bar.

Sazerac

A New Orleans pre-prohibition cocktail, that we like to make with a split base of rye and Cognac. It's a classic stirred cocktail made extra interesting by the splash of absinth and the use of Peychaud's bitters. Sazerac classic cocktail Ingredients 25 ml rye 25 ml Cognac 10 ml simple syrup 4 dashes Peychaud's bitters absinth splash Directions Coat a rocks glass with absinth. Stir all other ingredients with fresh ice and strain into the glass over a large ice cube. Sazerac

rye Absinthe

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Feb 9, 2023 — 1 min read

La Louisiane

A cocktail for us Sazerac lovers! It’s a boozy drink laced with the same absinthe touch as the sazerac. La Louisiane Ingredients 60 ml rye whisky 30 ml sweet vermouth 15 ml Bénédictine liqueur a barspoon absinthe 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Mixing Stir all ingredients with fresh ice, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry. Glassware Coupe

Cocktail rye

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Jan 5, 2023 — 1 min read

Gorilla Gland

This is our riff of the Monkey Gland. A forgotten cocktail deserving a full revival. Based on orange gin from Copenhagen Distillery and clementine juice instead of orange juice, we thought Gorilla Gland was a fitting name. It turned out very nice, we especially like the colour! Gorilla Gland Recipe by Cocktail Detour Ingredients 60 ml orange gin 20 ml clementine juice 5 ml grenadine 3 ml simple syrup 3 dashes absinthe Mixing Add all ingredients plus fresh ice into a shaker and shake until the

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Jan 3, 2023 — 1 min read

Rum & Rye Sazerac

The Sazerac is one of our favourite cocktails, and we usually do it with a split base of Cognac and rye. However in this version we switch Cognac for some very nice Brugal 1888 rum. It has a “dry” character that goes so well in this stiff cocktail where sweetness somehow should be kept low. The rum does add an interesting and refreshing twist to this classic cocktail, taking it into an ever so slightly lighter direction. Rum & Rye Sazerac Ingredients 30 ml dry styled rum 30 ml rye 15 ml simp

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Jan 1, 2023 — 1 min read

Montgomery Slugger

A drink for the elegant-minded - made with top quality sweet vermouth, bourbon and several other good stuff in small quantities. The absinthe rinse leaves so much flavour despite being discarded, and Falernum is such an exotic and nice way to sweeten a drink. Then coffee and walnut liqueurs deepen those earthy notes, resulting in this much complex but easily enjoyable drink. (Don't forget the pinch of salt, a much important ingredient to balance those sweet notes).⁠ Recipe Ingredients: 0,5 oz

Cocktail Absinthe

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Dec 10, 2020 — 1 min read

Monet's Moment

We are always drawn to complex cocktails like this one. Luxury Cognac, an interesting vermouth and then a high quality absinthe. This is what makes cocktails so cool!⁠ ⁠ But despite the many potent ingredients, this cocktail is surprisingly harmonic. The amount of absinthe used is just the right not to overwhelm, but still be much present and noticeable. ⁠ ⁠ And serving cocktails in tall wine glasses is beautiful we think. We should do that more often!⁠ Recipe by Erik Lorincz Ingredients: 1,5

Cocktail Absinthe

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Dec 8, 2020 — 1 min read

Sazecake

We’ve been generously provided with a sample of Glenmorangie’s [https://www.glenmorangie.com/en-int/our-whiskies/a-tale-of-cake] new cake inspired whisky. And along with the bottle came a gorgeous pineapple cake, inspired by the whisky - or was it maybe the whisky that was inspired by the cake…⁠ ⁠ …anyway, here Glenmorangie celebrates the joy of a cake moment in a sweet and indulgent single malt Scotch whisky. Inspired by favorite memories of baking, birthdays and more, this whisky is not at all

Cocktail Absinthe

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Oct 5, 2020 — 1 min read

Smoke and mirrors

Combining “regular” scotch with a really smoky one combines the best of both scotch worlds. You get the smoothness and roundness plus a hint of that burnt smokiness that we appreciate so much.⁠ ⁠ The fresh mint brightens up everything here, adding a vegetal touch that's both refreshing and even a bit up-lifting.⁠ Smoke and Mirrors Recipe by Alex Day Ingredients: 4 mint leaves⁠ 0,75 oz simple syrup⁠ 1 oz scotch⁠ 0,5 oz smoky scotch⁠ 0,75 oz fresh lime juice⁠ 2 dashes absinthe⁠ Mixing: In a sha

Cocktail Absinthe

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Jun 7, 2020 — 1 min read