Drinks Guide
AbsintheHomemade cognac with tonka bean and cocoa butterPeychaud's bittersAngostura bittersSugar syrup
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Macabre

Made with brandy, absinthe and Peychaud's Bitters, served in a rocks glass.

18 ml / 1/2 ozAbsinthe
45 ml / 1 1/2 ozHomemade cognac with tonka bean and cocoa butter
3 mlPeychaud's bitters
3 mlAngostura bitters
10 ml / 1/4 ozSugar syrup
10 gHoneycomb
300 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Rinse a rocks glass with absinthe on both sides.
  2. Add sugar syrup and absinthe to a mixing glass.
  3. Add Peychaud's bitters, Angostura bitters, and cognac.
  4. Melt honeycomb and add 8-9 drops to the mixing glass.
  5. Fill with ice cubes and stir gently.
  6. Strain into the prepared rocks glass.
  7. Serve with a piece of white chocolate.

About the Macabre

A bitter short drink cocktail with a brandy base. It combines the strong flavors of cognac, absinthe, and bitters for a potent taste experience.

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