Screaming Greenie

Name: Screaming Greenie
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 ounces vodka; 1/2 ounce absinthe; 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1 cup ice; 9 leaves fresh Italian basil; Lemon wheel

Adapted by Robert Simonson

Rating: 5(37)
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Redemption has arrived for the frozen drink, which in the late 20th century all but ruined the reputation of the daiquiri and margarita as serious cocktails. Absinthe provides a note of anise to this refreshing, verdant beverage. Just don’t drink it too quickly — brain freeze is a real thing. —Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

1cup sugar
2ounces vodka
½ounce absinthe
½ounce fresh lemon juice
1cup ice
9leaves fresh Italian basil
Lemon wheel

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Preparation

Step 1
Make a simple syrup: Over medium burner, add the sugar to 1 cup of water and heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cool. (Unused syrup can be refrigerated for 2 weeks.)
Step 2
In a blender, mix 1¾ ounces of the syrup with the vodka, absinthe, lemon juice, ice and 8 basil leaves until smooth. Pour into tall glass. Garnish with remaining basil leaf and lemon wheel.

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5 out of 5

37 user ratings

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abbey3 years ago

I didn’t have vodka so I subbed with reposado tequila which may have been an error—would make again with vodka though.

Nick6 years ago

This was a huge hit at my Halloween party. Make sure you have plenty of ice and basil on-hand. Even though it's a small ingredient, invest in some quality Absinthe, which is great for making The Corpse Reviver #2, another Halloween favorite.

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