This delightful absinthe cocktail is courtesy of Cyndi Wiseman, manager at Ste. Marie, 930 Poydras St., New Orleans, who created it for Dee from Dee’s Coffee, 401 Baronne St., New Orleans.
1.5 oz Toulouse Red Absinthe
1 oz. St. Germain
1 oz. Luxardo
.25 oz. lemon juice
Top with Cava
Shake in a tin and serve in a martini glass.
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