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Absinthe Drip
As beautiful as we find the many antique and reproduction absinthe fountains available now, they are by no means necessary to the enjoyment of the green fairy.
January 1943
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- charles h. baker jr.,
- spirits,
- cocktails
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Left Bank Spine-Stiffener
This recipe comes from a piece on “revivers.” It’s actually a nice drink, unlike many of the “hair of the dog” hangover remedies.
January 1943
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- charles h. baker jr.,
- cinzano,
- vermouth
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Parisian Good-Morning
Modern absinthes tend to be less bitter than those made before the spirit was banned, so you may find you prefer this recipe without the sugar.
January 1943
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- charles h. baker jr.,
- vermouth,
- curacao
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Firpo’s Balloon
There’s a good reason this recipe doesn’t appear in many cocktail books (or books about absinthe, for that matter): It’s not an easy one to appreciate.
October 1942
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- charles h. baker jr.,
- pernod,
- orange bitters
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Corpse Reviver II
Kina Lillet, which was a lot more bitter than its closest relative, Lillet Blanc, is no longer produced. Most bartenders simply substitute Lillet Blanc.
November 1941
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- gin,
- lillet blanc,
- cointreau
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New Orleans Suissesse
Later versions of this cocktail are quite different, containing orgeat and no vermouth or crème de menthe.
November 1941
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- vermouth,
- creme de menthe,
- spirits