Hunt Dogs in Pursuit of Foxes

Hunt Dogs in Pursuit of Foxes

Crank up your cocktail game with a modern twist on the classic Fox and Hounds. Instead of the traditional Pernod, we're shaking things up with absinthe, and the punch of orange bitters adds a subtle kick to this drink.

This inventive recipe was showcased in our Halloween Horror Movie Menu.

• Yield: 1 drink
• Difficulty: Easy
• Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
• Active Time: Less than 5 minutes

List of Ingredients (7)

• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) of high-proof bourbon
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) of Simple Syrup
• 0.25 ounce (7.5 ml) of absinthe
• 1 large egg white
• Ice
• 3 dashes of Orange Bitters

Instructions

1. Consolidate the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, absinthe, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. An aggressive shake for around 10 times will amalgamate these ingredients.
2. Add sufficient ice to the shaker to fill it halfway and shake vigorously until the egg white becomes frothy and the drink has been chilled thoroughly.
3. Strain the concoction into a chilled cocktail glass and adorn it with the bitters.

Now, let's delve into an alternative recipe to spark your creativity.

Inspirational Fox and Hounds Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Absinthe
• 0.5 oz Orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
• 0.25 oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 dashes Orange bitters
• Ice
• Orange twist or absinthe-soaked sugar cube (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice and letting it sit for a few minutes.
2. Combine absinthe, orange liqueur, orange juice, and orange bitters in a mixing glass.
3. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled, about 20-30 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
5. Garnish with an orange twist or serve with a side of an absinthe-soaked sugar cube (for that traditional absinthe ritual).
6. Enjoy

This innovative cocktail merges the potent anise flavor of absinthe with the sweet citrusy tang of orange liqueur and bitters, forming a complex and unique drink for your tasting pleasure. Now, get mixing!

1. The Halloween Horror Movie Menu showcased an inventive Fox and Hounds recipe that used absinthe instead of traditional Pernod.
2. To create a unique Fox and Hounds cocktail, one can mix absinthe, orange liqueur, fresh orange juice, and orange bitters, and garnish it with an orange twist or an absinthe-soaked sugar cube.
3. By following the given instructions, one can easily prepare a flavorful Fox and Hounds cocktail with a modern twist, combining the potent anise flavor of absinthe and the sweet citrusy tang of orange liqueur and bitters.

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