Fairy Godmother Absinthe Cocktail
An elegant, herbal‑floral absinthe cocktail balanced with elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and a lively sparkling wine top.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Hawthorne strainer
- Mixing glass (optional)
- Bar spoon
- Fine strainer (optional)
- Coupe or martini glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1 oz absinthe
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz sparkling wine chilled
- ice cubes
- 1 lemon twist or edible flower for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe or martini glass in the freezer.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add absinthe, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake about 10 seconds until the shaker is cold.
- Strain into the chilled glass. Fine‑strain for a silkier texture, if desired.
- Top gently with chilled sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist or edible flower. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by tweaking the simple syrup. Use very cold sparkling wine to keep the drink crisp. A touch more absinthe intensifies the herbal notes, but too much can overpower the balance.