The Green Beast

servings
4 servings
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
30 minutes
A refreshing Green Beast cocktail with cucumber slices

The Green Beast

This is a refreshing cocktail that can be served as a punch at parties.

Ingredients

  • •1 part absinthe
  • •3-5 parts ice water
  • •1 part simple syrup
  • •1 part lime juice
  • •Cucumber slices
  • •Ice, optional

Preparation

  1. Pour absinthe into a glass, pitcher, or punch bowl — approximately 30 ml (1 ounce) per serving. Slowly drizzle in ice water (absinthe will louche). Add simple syrup and lime juice. Garnish with cucumber slices. Adding ice is optional, and should only be done after the drink is prepared.

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beveragescocktailsgluten-freevegan

About the author

Debra Tillar has been an archaeologist, a teacher, and a freelance travel and food writer. Her short stories are included in several recent and upcoming anthologies and literary journals. Debra spends most of her time writing, creating art, and traveling the world (she has visited all seven continents). She grew up in New York City and now lives on the Seacoast of New Hampshire.

Debra Tillar

Debra Tillar

Debra writes science fiction and creates art from natural objects.

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