Absinthe Frappé Cocktail Recipe
This classic New Orleans cocktail combines the bold anise flavor of absinthe with refreshing mint and fizzy soda water. The frappé technique creates a light, frothy texture that makes this spirit more approachable than straight absinthe.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American
Cocktail shaker
Muddler
Strainer
Jigger or any measuring tool
Highball glass, snifter, or Collins glass
- 1 ½ oz absinthe
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2 oz soda water
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 mint sprig or lemon wedge for garnish
Place 8 mint leaves in your cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release oils.
Pour 1 ½ oz absinthe and ½ oz simple syrup into the shaker.
Add plenty of ice cubes to the shaker for proper dilution.
Shake hard for 15-20 seconds to create a frothy texture.
Fill a highball glass with fresh ice or crushed ice.
Strain the mixture over ice and top with 2 oz soda water.
Add a mint sprig or lemon wedge and serve right away.
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