Mystic Absinthe Swirl

This classic New Orleans cocktail, the Absinthe Suissesse, offers a delightful blend of licorice flavors with a creamy and frothy texture. Whether shaken with crushed ice or swiftly blended, it promises a unique and indulgent experience reminiscent of the banned absinthe era.

Mystic Absinthe Swirl

A delightful blend of licorice flavors with a creamy and frothy texture, the Absinthe Suissesse is a classic New Orleans cocktail that promises a unique and indulgent experience.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1 oz Herbsaint or Pernod
  • 2 oz cream or half and half

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine crushed ice, egg white, orgeat syrup, Herbsaint or Pernod, and cream or half and half.
  2. Shake vigorously until well combined.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled old-fashioned glass.
  4. If using a blender, blend for 5 seconds and serve without straining.