While we’re on a Savoy kick…
When a book gets pulled out (and admittedly, sometimes dusted off), sometimes I find it sticks around awhile as a source of inspiration. Like last week’s take on the XYZ Cocktail, this one is also inspired by The Savoy Cocktail Book.
Originally intended as a large-format recipe for 6 people, the Rattlesnake is..
*So called because it will either cure Rattlesnake bite, or kill Rattlesnakes, or make you see them.”
How could we resist?
Real rattlesnakes optional (and not recommended…)
Not too dissimilar from a whiskey sour (with egg whites of course), this cocktail also adds a hint of absinthe. Adding both aroma and just a hint of the distinctive absinthe flavor, the result is a pleasantly tart and aromatic sour that’s very easy to drink. Despite its caption in the book, I don’t recommend too many of these if you’re planning on spending anytime with rattlesnakes!
Equipment
- 1 Citrus Peeler optional, for lemon peel garnish
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients
- 2 oz Whiskey Makers Mark
- .50 oz Lemon Syrup
- 5 drops Absinthe Lucid
- .75 oz Egg White
Lemon Syrup Ingredients
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Sugar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain into your cocktail glass.
