The Green Beast
Debra writes science fiction and creates art from natural objects.
This recipe is featured in The Green Fairy Makes a Comeback
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
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.
Debra Tillar
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.
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