Rattle-Snake Cocktail

2 oz Rye, Sazerac
1⁄2 oz Egg white
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Rich simple syrup 2:1 (rich simple syrup)
1 ds Absinthe (verte de fougerolles)
Instructions

Dry shake ingredients in cocktail shaker for 15 seconds. Add ice. Shake very thoroughly and serve by straining it through a fine sieve.

Notes

The drink as written is for 6 people: 4 glasses = 8 oz rye, 2 egg whites, 1 glass "sweetened lemon juice" = 2 oz, a few dashes absinthe.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Harry Craddock
Year
1930
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

https://euvs-vintage-cocktail-books.cld.bz/1930-The-Savoy-Cocktail-Book…

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  • try w almond liquor
  • I like it with rich honey syrup, and 2 dashes of absinthe.
  • made with bourbon
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Comments
Jmmrad commented on 7/05/2013:

Flavor is pleasant but it's turbidity is off putting.