Blackthorn
A brooding 19th-century New Orleans cocktail — Irish whiskey stirred with dry vermouth, absinthe, and Angostura bitters for a spirit-forward, herbal sipper. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz Dry vermouth
- 0.3 oz Absinthe
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with classic French charcuterie—cured meats, pâté, and aged cheeses—or oysters on the half shell to match its brooding, herbaceous complexity and sophisticated 19th-century aesthetic.
Instructions
Add Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and rest it on the rim
Tips
Use a rinse of absinthe in the glass instead of adding it directly for a subtler effect Jameson or Redbreast work beautifully here This is a stirred cocktail — the clarity and silky texture matter