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!

Tom Collins

This is the classic 'Wedding Drink', which is actually where I came across this beautifully strong drink. Nothing helps a best-man get out on the dance floor like 13 Tom Collins!
To make a Tom Collins you'll need:

2 oz gin
1 oz lemon juice
1 tsp superfine sugar
3 oz club soda
1 maraschino cherry
1 slice orange

In a shaker combine the Gin, Lemon Juice and sugar with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass half full of ice. Pour in the club soda, stir and garnish with the cherry and orange slice.

This drink has a really smooth almost sweet initial taste followed by the crisp bite of Gin. This is definitely a sipping drink and should be enjoyed slowly.

Seeing as how the Wedding season is fastly upon us I strongly implore you all to try this drink at your next reception, I promise it will get you out on the dance floor and enjoy the night!