Waldorf
by Absinthe Cocktails (Kate Simon), 2010
Ingredients
Preparation
Fill a stemmed glass with ice and let sit to chill. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Discard the ice from the stemmed glass, shaking out excess water. Strain the mixed drink into the chilled glass.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
The Waldorf is a pre-Prohibition classic that balances bourbon's caramel warmth against the assertive herbal punch of absinthe. The anise notes dominate the nose but share space with the vermouth's gentle sweetness and the spiced complexity of aromatic bitters. It's a bold, spirit-forward drink that rewards sippers who appreciate vintage cocktails with real backbone. This particular recipe is an adaptation of the classic that comes from Seattle's Jamie Boudreau.
Flavor Profile
100%
Spiced
80%
Herbal
60%
Bitter
0%
Sweet
0%
Sour
0%
Fruity
0%
Woody & Earthy
Flavor Notes
Licorice-like●●●●●
Herbal Bitter●●●●●
Menthol●●
Mouthfeel & Finish
Long & Lingering●●●●●
Spirit Forward●●●●●
Warming●●●●
Complex Evolving●●●●