Cocktails

Absinthe Drip Cocktail

Absinthe Drip Cocktail is a cocktail made with Anis and Sugar. The listed recipe is built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic18.3% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

292 kcalCalories

18.3%ABV

45.8gSugar

51.8gCarbs

0.92Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients, requires strainer

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

2.0 ozAnisLiqueur Modifier
1.0 ozSugarSweetener

Tools:Strainer

How to Make It

Pour Anis into special drip glass or old-fashioned cocktail glass.Pour
Place sugar cube over hole of drip spoon (or in silver tea strainer).Strain
Pack spoon or strainer with cracked ice, pour cold water to fill.Strain
When water has dripped through, drink is ready.

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Absinthe Drip Cocktail with careful dilution. Because the recipe is simple, ice quality, measure and temperature matter more than decoration.

Taste

What does Absinthe Drip Cocktail taste like?

Absinthe Drip Cocktail is a simple, spirit-led drink where the base ingredients are easy to notice. Small changes in measure or dilution can change the result quickly.

Primary flavours

Sweet Anise

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Absinthe Drip Cocktail is right for you

Absinthe Drip Cocktail is a simple drink where the main ingredients are easy to notice. Choose it when you want clarity, not a layered or highly decorated cocktail. The listed serve is about 18.3% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Absinthe Drip Cocktail if...

Skip Absinthe Drip Cocktail if you want a layered drink with many modifiers. Simple spirit-led cocktails put the main ingredients on display and leave little room to hide imbalance.

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugar1.0 oz

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make an Absinthe Drip Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Absinthe Drip Cocktail uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.