Absinthe Cocktails

Absinthe Cocktails: The best recipes

Absinthe is a classic spirit with a long history. This spirit has now found a special place in the world of mixology. Its unique complexity and herbal notes open up a world of exciting possibilities when it comes to cocktails. On this page, we have compiled the best absinthe cocktail recipes for you.

Some of the recipes are classic and well-known, making them ideal for a 1920s party, for example. These include the Sazerac and Death in the Afternoon. Other absinthe cocktail recipes or mixed drinks are more modern and are great as an exciting variation for a cocktail party. Some recipes are direct recommendations from other absintheurs in the community. Our TOP 3 will make your selection easier.

The classic French Absinthe Ritual

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The classic French Absinthe Ritual

In first place, we have the classic absinthe ritual. Absinthe is traditionally not drunk neat, but served with water and sugar. In this respect, a glass of absinthe is a cocktail in itself.

  • Fill an absinthe glass with 20 ml of absinthe, place an absinthe spoon on the glass, and top it with one or two sugar cubes.
  • Then, pour cold water over the sugar until the glass is full.
  • We recommend a mixing ratio of one part absinthe to two parts water.
Sazerac (the classic from New Orleans)

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Sazerac (the classic from New Orleans)

Since we enjoy the Sazerac so much, we've written a dedicated blog post about this classic absinthe cocktail: Sazerac Cocktail. Below, you'll find the recipe in brief:

  • First, "coat" a rocks glass with absinthe. To coat means to swirl the absinthe in the glass and then pour it out, leaving only the glass coated. We recommend Absinth Heritage Verte or our Wormwood Bitters.
  • Set the glass aside and fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, 50 ml Cognac (or Rye Whiskey), 20 ml simple syrup (or a sugar cube), and 2 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters.
  • Shake vigorously and pour the drink into the coated glass. Optionally, garnish the cocktail with a lemon zest.
Green Beast (refreshing and trendy, perfect for a cocktail party)

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Green Beast (refreshing and trendy, perfect for a cocktail party)

We assume you will be preparing the Green Beast for a party. So, of course, you'll need a large punch bowl. It should be made of glass so that you can truly see all the ingredients of the cocktail. These are the ingredients:

  • 150 ml Absinthe (we recommend Absinthe La Bleue)
  • 50 ml fresh lime juice
  • 150 ml simple syrup (1:1 water and sugar)
  • 900 ml chilled water
  • Fresh cucumber slices (half a cucumber)
  • Ice cubes (plenty of them, so the drink is nice and cold)

You can add all ingredients in the order listed above. Mix everything in the glass bowl and add the ice cubes at the end. Let the cocktail rest for 10-15 minutes. Serve the drinks in large glasses (e.g., gin and tonic glasses) and decorate with a sprig of mint. Enjoy the green beast!

Absinthe Mojito

A modern twist on the classic Mojito, adding a wonderful green note. Start with 50 ml of white rum and add 15 ml of green absinthe. Muddle fresh mint leaves in a glass with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add the rum-absinthe mix. Stir gently and top up the drink with sparkling water. Garnish the cocktail with mint sprigs, and this refreshing green Mojito is ready!

Voodoo Papilla

40 ml absinthe, 10 ml Midori, 10 ml Green Chartreuse, a dash of sugar syrup, a dash of lemon juice, shake with ice and serve.

Absinthe Martini

Shake 20 ml absinthe, 10 ml apple schnapps (Korn), and 20 ml apple juice with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

Absinthe Frappe

An "absinthe" twist on the popular Frappé cocktail. Mix 60 ml absinthe with 20 ml sugar syrup in a shaker. Fill it with ice and shake vigorously. Pour the cool mixture into a chilled glass already filled with some crushed ice. Finish the cocktail by adding sparkling water and serving the drink with a straw. This classic Absinthe Frappé is a true delight for hot summer days or chill cocktail evenings.

Absinthe Cajun Mary

10 ml absinthe, 10 ml vodka. Fill a cocktail glass with ice and pour in the absinthe and vodka. Top up with tomato juice. Season with Worcester sauce and Tabasco sauce (3 dashes each) and salt & pepper. Preferably garnish with celery.

Absinthe Caverly

Serve 20 ml absinthe, 20 ml Grand Marnier, and a splash of sugar syrup over ice.

Purple Sledgehammer

Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Add 60 ml of gin to the glass. Now, very carefully, add 10 ml of Strong68, so that the absinthe floats as a layer above the gin. Top it all off with tonic water. The absinthe will now create cloudy white streaks in the glass.

Absinthe Suisse

Serve 20 ml absinthe and 10 ml lemon juice over crushed ice. Garnish with powdered sugar.

Knockout

10 ml absinthe, 10 ml French vermouth, 10 ml dry gin, 1 teaspoon crème de menthe, shaken and served in a cocktail glass over ice.

Absinthe Royal

Add 5ml absinthe and a dash of crème de menthe to a glass of champagne.

Zach Attack

20 ml absinthe, 20 ml vodka, 10 ml spiced rum (Captain Morgan's), 10 ml Absolut Vanilla Vodka, 100 ml ginger beer. Stir and serve over ice. Caution, very strong!

Red Fairy

40 ml absinthe, 40 ml Red Bull, 40 ml cranberry juice, and ice. Stir and serve.

Absinthe New Year's Eve

Soak a sugar cube in absinthe. Then place the sugar cube in a champagne glass and top up with champagne. Delicious!

Absinthe Margarita

20 ml absinthe, 20 ml tequila, 10 ml Grand Marnier or triple sec, 100 ml lemon juice, 100 ml water, 20 g sugar. Shake and serve on ice. Garnish with a lemon slice.

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