Absinthe, Italian Service
Classic · Absinthe · Rocks glass
From The Ideal Bartender by Tom Bullock (1917) — first cocktail book by an African-American bartender, published while at the St. Louis Country Club. Original spec: 3 ingredients; method: "3 pieces Cracked Ice. Pour Ice Water in glass, at same time stirring gently with Bar Spoon. Serve.".
| Glass | Rocks glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 30.3% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | classic, pre-prohibition, bullock-1917, historic |
Ingredients
- of Absinthe in a large Bar glass1 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur3 dashes
- Anisette0.5 oz
Method
- Add of absinthe in a large bar glass, maraschino liqueur, and anisette to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Strain into chilled rocks glass