Absinthe Frappé
This drink was slurped by famous customers including Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, and General Robert E. Lee
1 ½ Oz. Absinthe
½ Oz. Simple Syrup
2 Oz. Soda Water
8 Mint Leaves
Crushed Ice
Just in time to combat the summer vapors, this recipe for an absinthe frappé will cool you off in a jiff. First concocted at New Orleans’ Old Absinthe House bar in 1874 by Cayetano Ferrer, the drink was slurped by famous customers including Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, and General Robert E. Lee—read more about Beth D'Addono's absinthe adventures
Celebrities, locals and tourists have since sipped on the Absinthe Frappé. Taste the drink in its original setting (240 Bourbon Street) or you can try out this recipe at home.
Directions
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Pour into a rocks or Collins glass over crushed or pebble ice. Top with additional ice.
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