The First Kiss

Yields1 Serving
 2 oz Rye whiskey
 ¾ oz simple syrup
 5 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
 2 dashes Absinthe
 1 lemon
Simple Syrup
1

Take equal parts of sugar and water in a saucepan. (You’ll need only about 1 oz each for each drink).

2

Bring the sugar water mix and bring to boil.

3

Cook for 2 minutes, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

4

Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool.

Cocktail
5

Take a mixing glass and add 2 oz. Rye whiskey.

6

Add ¾ oz. of simple syrup.

7

Add 5 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters.

8

Add ice and stir with a bar spoon.

9

Absinthe Rinse (this is an aromatic element that finishes off the cocktail): Take a coup glass and add Absinthe. Swirl around and coat the glass.

10

Pour the cocktail in glass.

Ingredients

 2 oz Rye whiskey
 ¾ oz simple syrup
 5 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
 2 dashes Absinthe
 1 lemon

Directions

Simple Syrup
1

Take equal parts of sugar and water in a saucepan. (You’ll need only about 1 oz each for each drink).

2

Bring the sugar water mix and bring to boil.

3

Cook for 2 minutes, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

4

Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool.

Cocktail
5

Take a mixing glass and add 2 oz. Rye whiskey.

6

Add ¾ oz. of simple syrup.

7

Add 5 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters.

8

Add ice and stir with a bar spoon.

9

Absinthe Rinse (this is an aromatic element that finishes off the cocktail): Take a coup glass and add Absinthe. Swirl around and coat the glass.

10

Pour the cocktail in glass.

Notes

The First Kiss