Absinthe, Swiss Style
Classic · Absinthe · Champagne flute
From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Fill a mixing-glass half-full of fine ice, pour into it one pony of absinthe, one pony of water, one dash of gum-syrup. Shake with shaker until very cold, strain into champagne-tumbler, fill up with siphon seltzer."
| Glass | Champagne flute |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 22.9% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | classic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900 |
Ingredients
- Absinthe1 oz
- Water1 oz
Method
- Add absinthe and water to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Double strain into chilled champagne flute