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Blackthorn
Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and bitters — bone-dry and faintly anise. A spare, bracing pre-Prohibition cocktail.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodStirred
Ingredients
- Irish Whiskey2 ounces
- Dry Vermouth¾ ounce
- Absinthe3 dashes
- Angostura Bitters3 dashes
- Lemon Twist1 each
Directions
Stir Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and Angostura with ice until cold. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
A turn-of-the-century classic appearing in early manuals. A small rinse or dash of absinthe is all it needs.