Absinthe Minded

Patrick McNicholas, Barrelhouse Flat | Chicago

photo: Daniel Krieger
absinthe minded cocktail barrelhouse flat chicago

Self-fulfilling pun and prophecy, perhaps. Nevertheless, what will surprise you about this tequila-based beverage by Patrick McNicholas is the combination of lime, honey, cucumber, Herbsaint and chai. If time allows, let the cocktail rest on muddled cucumbers a minute before indulging.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce tequila, preferably Vida
  • 1 ounce tequila, preferably Vida
  • 1 ounce Herbsaint
  • 1 ounce Herbsaint
  • 3/4 ounce lime
  • 3/4 ounce lime
  • 1/2 ounce honey
  • 1/2 ounce honey
  • 6 drops saline
  • 6 drops saline
  • 3 - 4 cucumbers
  • 3 - 4 cucumbers
  • small dash chai bitters
  • small dash chai bitters
  • soda, to top
  • soda, to top

Garnish: cucumber

Directions
  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber with all other ingredients.
  2. Let stand for a few minutes and then fine strain into a Collins glass with ice.
  3. Top with soda and garnish with cucumber.

Tagged: absinthe, tequila

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