Spooky Spirits: Absinthe Fox and Hounds Cocktail Recipe

Elevate Your Cocktail Game: A Revamped Fox and Hounds

A Spooky Twist on a Classic

This Halloween season, why settle for the ordinary when you can create an extraordinary drinking experience? We’ve taken the classic Fox and Hounds cocktail and given it a bold new spin.

The Magic Ingredients

Our revamped recipe swaps Pernod for absinthe, adding a unique depth of flavor. Meanwhile, a few dashes of orange bitters bring a tangy kick. The result is a sophisticated, eerie delight perfect for your Halloween gathering.

Yield and Difficulty

  • Yield: 1 drink
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total time: Under 5 minutes
  • Active time: Under 5 minutes

The Essential Ingredients (7)

  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon (under 100 proof)
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 ounce absinthe
  • 1 large egg white
  • Ice
  • 3 dashes Orange Bitters

Shake, Strain, and Savor

To craft this wicked concoction:

  1. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, absinthe, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to emulsify the ingredients.
  2. Add ice to fill the shaker halfway and shake again until the egg white is frothy and the drink is chilled to perfection.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and top with the orange bitters.

The Result: A Hauntingly Good Drink

With its mysterious blend of flavors, this revamped Fox and Hounds is sure to cast a spell on your Halloween guests. So go ahead, raise a glass, and toast to a howling good time!

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