Flying Frenchman
by Andy Mil
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain and serve.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
The Flying Frenchman brings together two bold flavors that share an unexpected affinity: the herbaceous, anise-forward punch of absinthe and the roasted depth of espresso, bridged by coffee liqueur's sweetness. The result is a bracing, bittersweet sipper with a licorice backbone that lingers through the coffee's dark finish. It drinks like a caffeinated digestif—intense, aromatic, and firmly European in spirit.