Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMeridian Restaurant & BarSt. George’s Absinthe Recipe

St. George’s Absinthe Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make St. George’s Absinthe Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Choose a chilled glass to serve the absinthe, preferably a traditional absinthe glass.

  2. 2

    Add Sugar Cube

    Place the sugar cube on an absinthe spoon over the glass.

  3. 3

    Pour Absinthe

    Pour 1 cup of absinthe over the sugar cube, allowing it to dissolve slowly into the glass.

  4. 4

    Add Water

    Slowly add 3 oz of cold water to the glass, watching the absinthe turn milky as it mixes with the water.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Garnish

    Garnish the drink with 5 fresh mint leaves and a twist of lemon for added aroma and flavor.

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