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Absinthe Frappe Recipe
The Absinthe Frappe may be a classic New Orleans cocktail, but you can craft the refreshing potent potable at home in just five minutes.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Drink
Cuisine:
Cocktail
Servings:
1
Calories:
207
kcal
Author:
Daryl and Mindi Hirsch
Ingredients
2
ounces
absinthe
½
ounce
simple syrup
2
ounces
sparkling water
crushed ice
ice cubes
6
mint leaves
(garnish)
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Strainer
Jigger
Instructions
Combine absinthe and simple sugar in a shaker.
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds with ice until the ingredients are chilled and blended.
Strain into a lowball or rocks glass half-filled with crushed ice.
Add a splash of sparkling water.
Top off with more crushed ice.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Pro Tips
You can replace the club soda or seltzer instead of sparkling water.
You can replace the absinthe with Pastis or Herbsaint.
You can use a larger glass if you want an icier beverage.
Estimated Nutrition
Calories:
207
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
11
g
|
Protein:
0.2
g
|
Fat:
0.1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.03
g
|
Sodium:
23
mg
|
Potassium:
45
mg
|
Fiber:
0.5
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
255
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
19
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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