Perroquet
Pastis with mint syrup and cold water. Green, cooling and anise.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 8% ABV
Ingredients
- 25 ml Pastis
- 10 ml Crème de menthe
- 120 ml Cold water
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 25 ml pastis into the glass
- Pour 10 ml crème de menthe into the glass
- Pour 120 ml cold water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Traditionally made with mint syrup. Crème de menthe is a stronger stand-in.
About the Perroquet
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Perroquet FAQ
What's in a Perroquet?
25 ml pastis, 10 ml crème de menthe, 120 ml cold water, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Perroquet?
About 8% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Perroquet?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Perroquet in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
