Absinthe Negroni

Absinthe Negroni is a deeply seductive, complex variation on the classic bittersweet format that anchors an intense split base of smoky mezcal and herbal sweet vermouth. Stirred to a velvety chill with bittersweet Americano rosso and a tiny, velvety whisper of white crème de cacao, this potent late-night sipper is served in a glass pre-rinsed with aromatic absinthe and finished with a rich maraschino cherry.

Ingredients:

• 1.25 ml La Fée Parisienne absinthe

• 45 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 30 ml Strucchi Rosso Vermouth

• 22.5 ml Savoia Americano Rosso

• 7.5 ml Giffard White Crème de Cacao Liqueur

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a Roddy glass.

• Prepare a garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

• Rinse the glass with absinthe and discard the excess.

• Stir other ingredients with ice.

• Strain into an absinthe-rinsed glass.

• Garnish with a maraschino cherry dropped into the cocktail.

Attribution:
Recipe: Sarah Morrissey, bar director at Ernesto's Basque Taverna in New York City, USA.
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide