BOHEMIAN-STYLE ABSINTHE COCKTAIL

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Pour absinthe over a sugar cube into a glass and then light the cube on fire to caramelize the sugar before dissolving it into the glass. It's a favorite cocktail at the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 sugar cube
2 fluid ounces absinthe
4 fluid ounces cold water, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place sugar cube on an absinthe spoon or in small strainer set over a glass. Pour absinthe over sugar cube into the glass.
  • Light the sugar cube on fire and allow sugar to caramelize for 10 to 15 seconds. Slowly pour water over sugar cube until it dissolves and the drink begins to turn opaque. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

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