Obituary
A dry Martini with absinthe. A New Orleans favourite.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 33% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 7.5 ml Dry vermouth
- 7.5 ml Absinthe
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml absinthe into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Obituary
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Obituary FAQ
What's in an Obituary?
60 ml gin, 7.5 ml dry vermouth, 7.5 ml absinthe, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is an Obituary?
About 33% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir an Obituary?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve an Obituary in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
