Benjamin Barker Daiquiri
by Brian Miller
Ingredients
2oz
0.5oz
0.5oz
Lime Juice
freshly squeezed
0.5oz
0.13tsp
Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe Française Supérieure
or another absinthe verte
1wheel
Lime(garnish)
Preparation
In a shaker, combine the ingredients and shake with ice until chilled. Strain into a stemmed glass. Float the lime wheel on top.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
This darkly named daiquiri variation trades tropical brightness for brooding complexity. Aged rum provides a molasses-rich foundation while Campari cuts through with bitter orange, tempering the lime's acidity. A whisper of absinthe lingers in the background, adding an herbal edge that keeps the drink from settling into sweetness. The result is a daiquiri with a shadowy, almost sinister character—fitting for its Sweeney Todd-inspired name.