Cocktail
Green Fairy
How to make a Green Fairy - the bold cocktail built around absinthe with lemon juice, egg white and bitters. A frothy sour for lovers of the green fairy.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
CoupetteGlass
1Serving(s)
The Green Fairy pays homage to absinthe, the green fairy of the Parisian bohemia. The herbal, anise-driven spirit is worked into a frothy sour with lemon juice, sugar and egg white. A cocktail for everyone who appreciates the intense aroma of absinthe and does not want to experience it neat only.
Instructions
- Add the absinthe, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously without ice to build up the foam.
- Add ice cubes and shake again well.
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupette.
- Garnish with a few dashes of Angostura on the foam.
Garnish: A dash of Angostura on the foam
Pro tip: Shake first without ice (dry shake) so the egg white froths up creamily, and only then with ice - this creates the typical dense foam crown.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the cocktail called Green Fairy?
Green Fairy is the English nickname for absinthe, the green fairy. The cocktail puts the herbal spirit at center stage.
Is absinthe really hallucinogenic?
No, that is a myth. The wormwood compound thujone is present in modern absinthes in harmless amounts. The effect is simply the high alcohol content.
Can I prepare the cocktail without egg white?
Yes, the cocktail also works without it, but then loses its creamy foam crown. As a vegan alternative, aquafaba from chickpea water works well.
Ingredients
- Absinthe4.5 cl
- Lemon juice3 cl
- Sugar syrup1.5 cl
- Egg white1 piece
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
