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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 cocktail

Bohemian-Style Absinthe Cocktail

Ingredients

1 sugar cube

2 fluid ounces absinthe

4 fluid ounces cold water

or to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Place sugar cube on an absinthe spoon or in small strainer set over a glass. Pour absinthe over sugar cube into the glass.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Bohemian-Style Absinthe Cocktail

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 79

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 11.2g 4%

Sugars: 10.4g

Fat: 0.1g

Calcium: 3.7mg

Magnesium: 1.5mg 1%

Potassium: 4.2mg

Sodium: 4.9mg

Calories From Fat: 0.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.