Absinthe, Recipes

LAST RESORT

LAST RESORT
Contributed by Dushan Zaric

ABOUT THE LAST RESORT COCKTAIL

Pear brandy and absinthe combine to make this a truly unique tipple.

INGREDIENTS IN THE LAST RESORT COCKTAIL

1⁄4 oz
Absinthe
2 oz
Massenez Poire Williams
3⁄4 oz
Fresh lime juice
3⁄4 oz
Rich simple syrup (two parts sugar, one part water)
1
Egg white
1 Nutmeg and Peychaud’s Bitters
Garnish:
Coupe
Glass:

HOW TO MAKE THE LAST RESORT COCKTAIL

Add the absinthe to a coupe glass, swirl to coat the inside, discarding any excess, and set aside.

Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and shake without ice.

Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a drop of Peychaud’s Bitters.

COCKTAIL PROFILE

Flavor: Sour Sweet

Base Spirit: Absinthe Brandy / Cognac
Cocktail Type: Modern Classics
Served: Neat/Up
Preparation: Shaken
Strength: Medium
Difficulty: Medium
Hours: Evening
Brands: Massenez

Article Courtesy: liquor.com

Rinku Madan

Rinku Madan, an acclaimed Gourmand in India, recently completed her studies in Global Journalism at the Harvard University, Massachusetts (Grade A Honors) with the objective to pursue her writing skills in the area of Global Luxury. She had earlier studied at the French Culinary Institute in New York (an affiliate of Culinary Institute of America) to certify in the arena of Food Writing.

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