Absinthe Cooler
Ingredients
- 4 fresh Basil leaves
- 1 1⁄2 oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
- 1 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- Top up with Ginger ale
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of green grapes.
- Garnish with grapes rested on rim.
Method:
- MUDDLE basil in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with ginger ale.
Review:
The basil is subdued, as is the elderflower with absinthe being the predominant flavour – although not domineeringly so.
