Appetizer

Classic · Absinthe · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "A mixing-glass half-full fine ice; add three dashes absinthe, three dashes pepsin bitters, one jigger French vermouth. Shake well, strain, and serve."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV15.5%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Absinthe3 dashes
  • pepsin bitters3 dashes
  • Dry Vermouth2 oz

Method

  1. Add absinthe, pepsin bitters, and dry vermouth to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass