The cocktail that saves Win’s moonshine party or Cal’s “hypnotism networking opportunity” is one of the oldest cocktails in the country, born in New Orleans before the Civil War. Since a lot has changed since the 1830’s there have been a lot of versions of the drink, but here’s one!
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 oz rye whiskey
1 dash Deva absinthe
2 dashes Peychaud® bitters
2 dashes Angostura® bitters
1 twist lemon peel
ice
Chill an old-fashioned glass by filling with crushed ice. In another glass mix the sugar with the bitters dissolving the sugar. Add some ice, stirring to chill. In the old-fashioned glass remove the ice and pour in the absinthe coating the entire glass. Remove the excess absinthe. Add the rye whiskey and bitters/sugar mixture. Add the lemon twist.
Happy Thursday.
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