Jun 08 2026
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Lucid Absinthe Recipe

Inspired by La Cuchara
Time10m
Serves1

(Served Chilled)

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Place your glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Measure Ingredients

    Using a jigger, measure 2 oz of absinthe and 4 oz of cold water.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Remove the glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Add ice cubes to the glass.

  4. 4

    Combine Absinthe and Water

    Pour the measured absinthe over the ice cubes, followed by the cold water.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink to release oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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