Absinthe Suissesse

From the kitchen of Carly

A creamy, silky absinthe cocktail that tastes like liquid marzipan. The orgeat syrup brings almond sweetness, while vigorous shaking with egg white creates that signature velvety texture. Orange flower water adds a delicate floral note. Sip this sophisticated drink slowly.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 13 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) absinthe
  • 11 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) orgeat syrup*
  • 11 egg white** or 2 tablespoons pasteurized liquid egg whites (optional)
  • 11 dash orange flower water (optional)
  • 11/4 cup (2 ounces) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 11/2 cup crushed ice
  • 1*Orgeat syrup is also known by its Italian name, orzata syrup. Camper English prefers orgeat syrup from Torani or Fee Brothers.
  • 1**The egg white in this recipe is not cooked. If there is a problem with salmonella in your area omit the egg white or use pasteurized egg whites.

Instructions

  1. In cocktail shaker, combine absinthe, orgeat syrup, egg white, orange flower water, and heavy cream or half-and-half. Add ice and shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled highball glass with or without ice from the shaker and serve