About the Absinthe Martini

Waiting to uncover for the so-called haluciagentic properties of Absinthe I thought I would play everyone's favourite game: Martini of the Month.

You see, the very dry Martini has been all the rage since the 50s, and to tell you the truth, as much as I'd like to enjoy them, I'm not really a bit Vermouth fan. In fact, of the classic cocktails that contain vermouth, the only one I remotely enjoy is Satan's Whiskers. For some reason my stomach doesn't seem to agree with Martini & Rossi.

So here's the most rediculous drink. I can say I'd suggest having more than one but you might be able to handle your spirits better than me.

Throw the gin, absinthe, shaker, and cocktail all into the freezer. Make sure they are really fucking cold (a good couple of hours).
Make a classic Martini but use absinthe instead.
3 oz of gin (Tanquery for sweetness in this case)
1/2 oz of absinthe (Diddo - some over priced 72% stuff)
Shake over ice. Shake the hell out of it you want to get this really really cold.
Strain into the cocktail class.
Garnish? I think it's a bit beside the point don't you. Debauchery at the minimalist level.

Enjoy knowing that you've got the equivilant of 4 oz of spirits in your hands. The good news is that it's so strong that it's not likely to every be popular with teenage girls. Or infact with anybody but those who like to drink straight spirits...