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Green Beast: Most important facts
- Green Beast is an Absinthe cocktail with cucumber and mint.
- It is the perfect drink for a cocktail party as it looks exciting and tastes good even for Absinthe novices.
Green Beast: Background information
We all know the movie The Beauty and the Beast. Today we have not two different persons, but rather one drink, which can be characterized with both words. The Green Beast is not only a delicious Absinthe cocktail, especially for rookies in the Absinthe community, but also a very beautiful one. The light green color can easily cheer you up on those rainy summer days that many of us hate.
As I have mentioned before, the Green Beast is a great cocktail to introduce someone to Absinthe. This is due to the fact that you use lime juice and cucumber for this cocktail, which balances out the taste of anise and fennel. The cocktail is as well sweetened, what appeals to people being new to the world of Absinthe. Besides that, it is a great refresher, as well, as you will see by taking a look at the ingredients.
The drink is as well the perfect cocktail to prepare for a party or a nice evening with friends. It actually is a punch, so it is easier to prepare a whole bowl instead of just a glass. And let us be honest here: It’s also more fun to drink with company ;).
Green Beast: The Recipe
We assume that you want to prepare your drink for a party, so what you need, of course, is a large punch bowl. It should be made of glass, to actually see all the ingredients of the cocktail. Furthermore, you need the following:
- 5 oz of Absinthe (we recommend Absinthe La Bleue)
- 5 oz of fresh lime juice
- 5 oz of simple sugar syrup (1:1 water and sugar)
- 30 oz of chilled water
- Fresh cucumber slices (half cucumber)
- XXL ice cubes (large ice cubes delay the melting process, but still keep the cocktail nice and chilled)
You can actually just add all the ingredients in the order as stated above. Just mix everything, add the ice cubes and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Serve in a large glass (for example a gin tonic glass) with ice and decorate with a mint leaf. Enjoy the beast!
How the Absinthe cocktail tastes
The Green Beast cocktail is a refreshing and aromatic mix that combines the unique flavors of absinthe with the freshness of cucumber and lemon juice. The taste is complex and multi-faceted, with a subtle sweetness created by the addition of sugar. The aniseed flavor of the absinthe forms the basis of this cocktail, but it is complemented and softened by the fresh, grassy notes of the cucumber and the invigorating acidity of the lemon juice. The result is a harmonious drink with a hint of bitterness that pleasantly refreshes and invigorates the palate.
Summary:
Absinthe cocktails represent a fascinating combination of tradition and innovation. From the classic Sazerac cocktail to the contemporary trendy Green Beast, the world of absinthe cocktails offers a variety of exciting taste experiences. No matter which recipe you choose, the use of high-quality, real absinthe is crucial to getting the best out of these unique creations. Dare to indulge your palate with these captivating absinthe cocktails and let the fusion of tradition and innovation dance on your tongue. Cheers!
Your ALANDIA Team