Arsenic and Old Lace

By John, 27 September, 2012
Description


Arsenic and Old Lace"I see the arsenic," she said, "but there's no lace that I can see. Don't drink it, honey."

Tonight I tried an Arsenic and Old Lace, inspired by Gin Genie Aaron Knoll of The Gin is In, a blog I highly recommend to gin fanciers and cocktailians.

Alas! I cannot recommend this particular potion yet. Barr Hill Gin and light Dolin Dry Vermouth overaccentuated the sweetness of the Creme de Violette and Pernod. Wire Works gin with herby Martini and Rossi worked better,  This needs much more research, and I am not sure I am up to it. Your feedback is welcome!

Yield
1 Servings
Preparation time
5 minutes
Ingredients
1⁄2 oz Dry Vermouth (try different kinds)
3⁄4 oz Pernod
3⁄4 oz Creme de Violette (this may be too much)
1 1⁄2 oz Gin (try different kinds)
Instructions
  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a cocktail glass.
  3. Serve ungarnished. 
Notes
The recipe I saw called for Pastis (Pernod is one) but I think it might be better with bitter absinthe.