21st Century | Cocktail Party

21st Century

Tequila and absinthe (or anise liqueur) is an inspired combination, and the inspiration for this fine quaff came from two celebrated cocktailians: Jim Meehan of PDT and Audrey Sanders of Pegu Club.

This is an odd combination, but when it’s in perfect balance, it’s a beautiful drink. It’s a clever twist on the much-older Twentieth Century cocktail, with tequila and absinthe taking the place of gin and white wine apéritif.

Be careful not to leave too much absinthe in the glass after the rinse, or the flavor could overpower the more delicate notes of chocolate. You could also use an absinthe liqueur like pastis in place of the absinthe; there’s such a small amount used that the extra sweetness won’t be noticed.

Ingredients

Instructions

Start by “rinsing” a chilled cocktail glass with absinthe (or anise liqueur): pour the absinthe into the glass, swirl it around, and discard. Then shake the remaining ingredients with ice, and strain into the rinsed glass.

Cocktail Party app on tablets and phones

Get the App

The Cocktail Party app puts this drink – and hundreds more – in your pocket, and tells you what you can make from the ingredients you have at home. It's the best $3.99 you'll ever spend on a drink.

Read more

Love it

Love it. Such a great idea and it is executed really well. A must have app for any party situation. Amaze your friends with great drinks anytime, anywhere. I can't count how many times I've been in a spot where this would have changed the direction of an evening with friends. The suggestions are really well groomed, not a crummy drink in the list.
US Ken Tremblay, Google Play Store