7 Best Absinthe Cocktails To Try Right Now

The complex and intense flavors of absinthe beg for it to be added to cocktails. Its flavors are so strong that just a dash is enough to aromatize a cocktail! So, a generous dose of this spirit can definitely elevate any of your favorite drinks. Sure, absinthe can be enjoyed by diluting it in 4-5 parts of water. But, what’s the fun in that? If you want to get adventurous and enjoy the versatility of the Green Fairy, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of the 7 best absinthe cocktails you need to try right now!

7 Best Absinthe Cocktails

1. Chrysanthemum
2. Classic Sazerac
3. Billionaire
4. Death In The Afternoon
5. Green Beast
6. Obituary
7. Absinthe Frappé

1. Chrysanthemum

This golden-yellow drink is just what you’d need on a lazy afternoon to bring you back to reality! It’s a sophisticated and an elegant cocktail that won’t really overwhelm your palate with the intense flavors of absinthe. All those who’re a fan of vermouth should definitely give this drink a go. The taste of this drink is so mild that you’ll be tempted to make another one for yourself post-lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of dry vermouth
• 1 ounce of Bénédictine
• 3 dashes of absinthe
• Orange twist to garnish

How To Make A Chrysanthemum Cocktail

1. Take a mixing glass and add some ice to it.
2. Pour the dry vermouth, Bénédictine, and absinthe into the glass.
3. With the help of a bar spoon, stir the ingredients well.
4. Strain the drink into a chilled Coupe glass. You can present it by garnishing it with an orange twist.

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2. Classic Sazerac

The Classic Sazerac cocktail has been around for quite some time now. It’s said to have originated in New Orleans, back in the 1800s. This drink is considered as a close relative of the Old Fashioned. It has some similar ingredients, but the rye whiskey in this cocktail takes it to a whole new level! Not to mention the complex flavors of the drink that come from the absinthe added to it. This quintessential and timeless cocktail is slightly sweet, smooth, and exciting on the palate.

Ingredients

• 1 cube of sugar
• 3 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters
• 2 ounces of rye whiskey
• ¼ ounce of absinthe
• Lemon twist to garnish

How To Make A Classic Sazerac Cocktail

1. Take an Old Fashioned glass, add some ice to it, and keep it aside for a while.
2. In a mixing glass, place a sugar cube. Pour the bitters over it and let the sugar cube soak it. With the help of a muddler, crush the cube nicely.
3. Pour the rye whiskey into the mixing glass and stir the drink well using a bar spoon.
4. Take the Old Fashioned glass and remove the ice. Rinse the glass using absinthe. For this, you can pour a small amount into the glass. Let the absinthe swirl around inside the glass for a while and finally discard it.
5. Finally, add the whiskey mixture to the absinthe-rinsed glass.
6. To bring out the essence of the drink, squeeze a lemon twist over it, and finally drop it into the glass. Your Classic Sazerac cocktail is ready to be served!

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3. Billionaire

Feeling like you want to splurge a little for making a high-class cocktail? Then Billionaire will definitely make you feel like one! After all, it can be made only using high-proof bourbon to give you that sophisticated drinking experience. It’s a drink that’s believed to have originated in NYC. The richness of this cocktail is all thanks to the blend of absinthe, citrus, and syrups that are used to make it.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of high-proof bourbon whiskey
• 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce of simple syrup
• ½ ounce of absinthe or absinthe bitters
• ½ ounce of grenadine syrup
• Lemon wedge to garnish

How To Make A Billionaire Cocktail

1. Take a cocktail shaker and add some ice to it.
2. Pour the bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, absinthe, and grenadine syrup over the ice.
3. Shake the ingredients vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled Coupe glass and garnish it with a lemon wedge. Voila! Your Billionaire is ready to be served.

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4. Death In The Afternoon

Don’t let the name of the drink scare you away from this strong yet bubbly cocktail. Get ready to experience one of the best absinthe cocktails of all – Death In The Afternoon! The recipe for this drink is all thanks to Ernest Hemmingway. Yes, he’s much known for his drinking as he is for his writing. This effervescent cocktail has strong but refreshing flavors thanks to the absinthe and champagne. It gives you just the kick you need after a long day.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of absinthe
• 1 teaspoon of simple syrup
• 4 ounces of Champagne or Prosecco
• Lemon twist to garnish

How To Make A Death In The Afternoon Cocktail

1. Take a cocktail glass and add the absinthe and simple syrup into it.
2. Top the drink with some sparkling wine like Champagne or Prosecco.
3. Finally, give the cocktail its finishing touch by garnishing it with a lemon twist. Your bubbly yet refreshing drink is ready to give you the kick you need!

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5. Green Beast

When you’re looking for a summery cocktail to savor, absinthe might not be the first thing that pops into your mind. But the Green Beast cocktail is the perfect drink to give you that refreshing punch you need! This iconic green drink has citrus and cucumber that come together to tickle your taste buds. The recipe for Green Beast is simple and will make you fall in love with absinthe with the very first sip you take.

Ingredients

• 3 slices of peeled cucumber (without seeds)
• 1 ounce of simple syrup
• 1 ounce of absinthe
• 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 ounces of chilled water
• Cucumber slices to garnish

How To Make A Green Beast Cocktail

1. Take a Collins glass and place the 3 cucumber slices inside it.
2. With the help of a muddler, muddle the cucumber, and add simple syrup to the glass.
3. Pour the absinthe and lime juice into the glass and add some ice on top of it.
4. Top the drink with some chilled water.
5. The Green Beast cocktail is ready, you can garnish it with a few cucumber slices before serving.

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6. Obituary

One of the very few drinks that makes absinthe absolutely shine in the cocktail is Obituary. In simple terms, this is a dry Martini with a Green Fairy twist. It’ll give you a very distinct taste of absinthe. That’s because the recipe involves mixing it with equal parts dry vermouth. The result is an absolute delight to the palate!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of gin
• ¼ ounce of dry vermouth
• ¼ ounce of absinthe
• Lemon twist to garnish

How To Make An Obituary Cocktail

1. Take a mixing glass and add some ice to it.
2. Pour the gin, dry vermouth, and absinthe into it.
3. Take a bar spoon and stir the ingredients so that they mix together.
4. Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

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7. Absinthe Frappé

“… you imbibe your Absinthe Frappé…” Does this song ring a bell to you? Well, it’s from the 1904 Broadway Musical It Happened in Norland. Many people believe that Absinthe Frappé, a delicious cocktail, actually inspired this song! So, it wouldn’t hurt you to give it a try. It has a characteristic green hue color with herbaceous flavors of absinthe. Try it once and you’ll actually believe Glen MacDonough’s lyrics, “… life’s again worthwhile as with a dawning smile…”.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounce absinthe 
• ½ ounce of simple syrup
• ½ ounce of soda water
• 8 mint leaves
• Lemon wedge to garnish

How To Make An Absinthe Frappé Cocktail

1. Take a cocktail shaker. Add the mint leaves, lemon wedge, and simple syrup into it.
2. With the help of a muddler, muddle these ingredients well.
3. Add the absinthe and ice into the shaker, and shake the mixture vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. 
4. Strain the drink into a Highball glass and add some crushed ice to it. 
5. Add a splash of soda water to the drink.
6. With the help of a bar spoon, gently incorporate the bubbles into the drink.
7. Finally, garnish the cocktail with a lemon wedge.

Summing Up

If you’re all-in for this strong distilled spirit, these 7 best absinthe cocktails are drinks you’ll definitely enjoy. While some of these drinks have a small amount of the spirit, others seem to give it the center stage. Regardless of what your preference for alcohol is, one of these cocktails will definitely make it to your favorites.

FAQs

What Is Absinthe Good To Mix With?

The traditional way of mixing absinthe with icy-cold water. It helps dilute the alcohol taste of the spirit without discarding its anise flavor.

What Are The 5 Most Popular Cocktails?

Old Fashioned, Margarita, Daiquiri, White Russian, and Moscow Mule are the 5 most popular cocktails.

What Will One Shot Of Absinthe Do?

A single shot of absinthe can get you drunk and make you feel tipsy because of its relatively high alcohol content.

Can You Drink Absinthe With Coke?

Yes, absinthe can be mixed with coke. You can squeeze a lime over the drink and garnish using a lemon wedge to make a cocktail.

What Is The Correct Way To Drink Absinthe?

The traditional and most preferred way of drinking absinthe is diluting the spirit over water and letting it mix with a sugar cube.

What Are The 7 Classic Cocktails?

Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Manhattan, Negroni, Martini, Daiquiri, and Gin and Tonic are the 7 classic cocktails you can try.

Does Absinthe Get You Drunk Quick?

Absinthe can get you drunk really quickly if you don’t dilute the spirit with water.

What Does Absinthe Taste Like?

When you drink absinthe, you’ll get the taste of licorice as this flavor is extracted from herbs like fennel and anise.