ABSINTHE SUISSESSE

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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.

Provided by Camper English

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 from Torani or Fee 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.

Steps:

  • 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

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