Absinthe 75
by Marcos Tello
Ingredients
Preparation
In a shaker, combine the absinthe, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake with ice until chilled. Strain into a flute and top with sparkling wine. Twist a long strip of lemon peel over the drink and place it in the glass.
Glass
Flute Glass
Ice
None
A riff on the classic French 75, this variation swaps gin for absinthe blanche, introducing a subtle anise backbone to the bright, citrus-forward template. The lemon and sugar balance the herbal complexity while chilled sparkling wine lifts everything into effervescent territory. The result is a sophisticated aperitif that drinks lighter than its botanical intensity might suggest.