PROS
Refreshing and complex flavor.
CONS
Contains alcohol and sugar.
HEALTH & BENEFITS
The herbal bitters in the cocktail may aid in digestion.
Prep
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Loading...| 2 fluid ounces absinthe | |
| 2 fluid ounces lemon juice | |
| 2 fluid ounces water | |
| 3 sugar cubes | |
| 2 teaspoons egg whites | |
| 1 dash herbal bitters ( found in liquor stores ) |
The Green Fairy is a classic cocktail with roots in the early 1900s. The cocktail's distinct herbal flavor comes from the use of absinthe and bitters. The name of the cocktail refers to absinthe's nickname, 'La Fee Verte' or 'The Green Fairy'.
| 1. | In a shaker, combine absinthe, lemon juice, water, sugar cubes, egg whites, and bitters. |
| 2. | Shake vigorously. |
| 3. | Fill a glass with ice. |
| 4. | Strain cocktail over ice. |
| 5. | Garnish with a lemon twist. |
| 6. |
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