L'amour en fuite (Love on the Run)

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

Notes

For someone who wants a somewhat sweet cocktail. Take care to just just a rinse of absinthe, lest it overpower the other flavors.

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Posted by Dan on
Created by
Jamie Boudreau
Year
2007
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://spiritsandcocktails.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/st-germain-elderflo…

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  • Disappointing. Rather sweet and uninteresting. The flavors are subtle enough that the Absinthe rinse overshadows the other flavors. Tried adding acid (1/4 oz lemon). Didn't help much. Added 3/4 oz Campari, and it was improved — ★★
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