| 2 | oz | Bourbon |
| 1 | t | Simple syrup |
| 1⁄2 | t | Maraschino Liqueur |
| 2 | ds | Bitters, Angostura |
| 1 | ds | Absinthe |
| 1 | twst | Lemon zest (for garnish) |
Instructions
Combine liquid ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Cut a thin slice of lemon zest over the surface of the drink and drop it into the glass.
History
The Improved cocktail is a Jerry Thomas creation, and the Improved Whiskey Cocktail was further popularized (if you can call it that) by David Wondrich, columnist for Esquire and author of Imbibe! (the book, not the magazine).
While a very nice drink, I think it could actually be further improved by either reducing or omitting entirely the simple syrup. While this recipe isnât too sweet exactly, it could stand a little less sweetener.
From other users
- Liked the addition of dry curacao, and kept the absinthe to a spritz of Herbsaint.
- 1/14/19: 2 oz Wild Turkey 101, 1/2 tsp luxardo, 1/2 tsp PF dry curacao, 3/4 tsp 2:1 turbinado syrup, 1/8 tsp absinthe, 2 dashes ango, lemon peel.
- Excellent Add 1 tsp Dry Curacao Bar spoon absinth
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1 Comment
Absinthe can be used as rinse
Submitted by Vincent_83 on
Absinthe can be used as rinse - in Sazerac fashion.