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Bohemian Mule

1 1/2 oz Absinthe 

3/4 oz Lemon Juice

Bar Spoon Simple Syrup

3 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Ginger Beer

Lemon Twist


1. Combine all ingredients except ginger beer into a shaker tin with ice. 

2. Shake well, about 30 seconds. 

3. Double strain into a glass with ice. Top with 2-3 oz of cold ginger beer and swizzle to mix. Express a lemon peel over the top and enjoy! 

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Corpse Reviver No. 2

3/4 oz Gin

3/4 oz Lillet

3/4 oz Orange Liqueur, such as Cointreau or Dry Curaçao

3/4 oz Lemon Juice

Absinthe Rinse

Orange Peel

  1. Combine gin, lillet, orange liqueur, and lemon into a cocktail shaker tin with ice.
  2. Shake well until frothy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Rinse a stemmed glass with absinthe, careful to cover the entirely of the inside not the glass. Discard and absinthe still in the bottom of the glass.
  4. Double strain cocktail into the absinthe rinsed glass. Garnish with an orange peel and enjoy!
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Four Gentlemen of Elysium

This cocktail is s delicate and smooth sipper that is perfect for before dinner or when you want something a little light. The apple notes of the vermouth bring out the dried fruit of the scotch, and the angostura spice and cinnamon flavors are ideal for chilly autumn and winter days. While a single malt is recommended, note that an Islay Single Malt will be overpowering in this cocktail.

1 1/2 oz Dry or Blanc Vermouth

1 oz Single-Malt Scotch

1/2 oz Benedictine

3 dash Orange Bitters

2 dash Angostura

Absinthe rinse, preferably Letherbee Oak Absinthe Brun

Pinch Cinnamon

Orange peel

  1. Rinse a coupe glass with absinthe. set aside.
  2. Combine scotch, vermouth, Benedictine, bitters, and cinnamon in a mixing glass with ice.
  3. Stir well until combined, about 30-45 seconds.
  4. Strain into absinthe rinsed glass. Garnish with expressed orange peel and enjoy!
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Funeral on 77th Street

This absinthe and elderflower French 75 riff is perfect for when you want something a little sweet, a little sour, and a little more adventurous than your average cocktail. A perfect introduction to absinthe for newbies, this cocktail is best served with ice cold sparkling wine and a fresh rosemary garnish.

1 3/4 oz Gin

1 1/4 oz Lemon

3/4 oz Honey Syrup (4:1 honey to water)

1/4 oz St. Germain Elderflower

1/4 oz Absinthe

Lemon peel

Cold Prosecco or Cava

  1. Combine gin, lemon, honey, St. germain, and absinthe into a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well until frothy, about 30-45 seconds.
  3. Double strain into a large coupe glass. Top with desired amount of Prosecco or cava.
  4. Express a lemon peel over the surface of the cocktail and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

NOTE: For a Slightly sweeter drink, increase measurement of St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur from 1/4 oz to 1/2 oz.