Absinthe Curacao Frappe

Since the last entry was so amazing (many thanks to the Absinthe) I decided to have another Absinthe update.

This is a slightly more complicated drink and as you start having them, I'm certain your ability to make them will gradually decrease.

To make an Absinthe Curacao Frappe you will need the following:

1 oz Absinthe (Deva)
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1 tsp Lemon juice
2 tsp Orange juice
1 slice Orange

Stir ingredients and pour over crushed ice in a deep-saucer champagne glass. Add orange slice.

Sounds easy right? Try carefully pouring the Lemon and Orange Juice after a few of these and then tell me how easy this is to make!

Since Absinthe is a primary ingredient in this it's going to be strong so be careful.

When mixed correctly it should have a bright Blue color to it. To make a larger drink simply use less ice and double the quantities.

Enjoy!

Absinthe Minded Martini

This drink recipe is one of my favorites because it incorporates 2 of my favorite things in a drink: Absinthe and a fun to say name.

Seeing as how Absinthe was just recently (within the last year) re-legalized in the U.S. I found it only fitting to find a delicious recipe.

To make an Absinthe Minded Martini you will need the following:

3 oz Gin
1/2 oz Absinthe

1/2 oz Grand Marnier
Dry Vermouth
1 Orange peel

Properly chill 1 cocktail glass. In mixing glass with ice, pour Gin and Absinthe, and stir. In your cocktail glass, roll 1/2 oz of Dry Vermouth and throw away the excess. Strain other ingredients into cocktail glass and float 1/2 oz of Grand Marnier over top. Garnish with orange peel.

Be warned, as with all Martinis this is a pretty strong drink, Absinthe is known for its potency so drink at your own risk.