Absinthe Frappé, No. 2

Classic · Absinthe · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "A mixing-glass half-full fine ice; add one pony of absinthe, one pony of water, one dash anisette; shake until ice forms on outside of shaker, strain into thin glass, add a squirt of seltzer."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV22.9%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Absinthe1 oz
  • Water1 oz

Method

  1. Add absinthe and water to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass