The Momisette - an absinthe cocktail

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
  • Today I'm going to show you an absinthe cocktail - the momisette! In french, momisette means "little mummy". There are zero mummies in this drink. This is a simple absinthe cocktail combining two flavors that compliment each other beautifully (anise and almond). If you need a good orgeat, feel free to try my easy recipe - it really shines in this drink! The momisette is sweet and herbal with a refreshing brightness that'll have you wanting another sip. I hope you enjoy the "little mummy" as much as I do! Cheers!
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    TIME STAMPS:
    Icy Intro: 0:00
    Welcome: 0:24
    Egyptomania: 1:01
    Absinthe: 2:26
    The Booze: 3:41
    The Recipes: 4:30
    Sips: 5:50
    THE MOMISETTE RECIPE
    1.5 oz. (45 ml) North Shore Sirène Absinthe Verte
    3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Orgeat (SYRUPS VIDEO: • 4 EASY to Make Cocktai... )
    1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
    2-3 oz. (60-90 ml) Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water
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Komentáře • 222

  • @AndersErickson
    @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +46

    First absinthe cocktail on the channel! I really like this one - it's bright and refreshing with big flavor. How do you guys feel about absinthe? 🧚‍♂️
    As always, cheers to another week!

    • @stevenweiser8495
      @stevenweiser8495 Před 3 lety +2

      Absinthe by itself...gross. It really adds a lot to cocktails though.

    • @kazeryu17
      @kazeryu17 Před 2 lety +1

      I love absinthe because of the ritual. There's something about waiting for things, that makes the end result better. Also, I like licorice.

    • @jamesburris8803
      @jamesburris8803 Před 2 lety +2

      I love Absinthe. Kublers is the best! Made in Switzerland. Thanks Anders!

    • @erickcartman8758
      @erickcartman8758 Před 2 lety

      💯💯💯

    • @buddyfett80
      @buddyfett80 Před 2 lety

      I like the Dorflinger cocktail

  • @mrmarcelino88
    @mrmarcelino88 Před 3 lety +82

    This channel deserves so much more subs

    • @SaroShow
      @SaroShow Před 3 lety +1

      If he's constantly updating he surely will grow

    • @Malentor
      @Malentor Před 2 lety

      Definitely. Great channel!

    • @willdavidson8971
      @willdavidson8971 Před rokem

      This has aged very well

  • @romybath318
    @romybath318 Před rokem +2

    Such a genuine man, fun and well mannered - not vulgar! Such a charming gent. Lucky fiancé. Superb cocktails and totally agree on the Martini ratios!

  • @lpburrows
    @lpburrows Před 2 lety +6

    This is a lot like the Provençal drink the Mauresque, which uses pastis instead of absinthe and flat water. There's this whole series of variations with different syrups: the Tomate (with grenadine), the Parroquet (with bright green mint syrup), the Rourou (with strawberry syrup), etc.

  • @Mickeymooch
    @Mickeymooch Před 3 lety +43

    All your videos are produced and edited so well, and I really enjoy them all. Can’t wait to see your channel blow up! You’re already putting out higher quality content than a lot of the much bigger channels in my opinion! Great job.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you so much, Micah! I appreciate the kind words, and I'm happy you're enjoying the channel. Cheers to you!

  • @CoachVinoLLC
    @CoachVinoLLC Před 3 lety +16

    That ice chiseling (is that a word?) was kinda like some sort of visual cocktail ASMR. 🤩

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +4

      I thought the same thing! Listening to it while editing it down from one long clip almost lulled me to sleep 😂

    • @nathangayle
      @nathangayle Před 3 lety

      @@AndersEricksonwell it's now my goal 😁 hopefully one day you'll see me in the industry

  • @topwomble
    @topwomble Před 2 lety +1

    So glad there are other absinthe fans like me out there - I don't think anybody I know IRL likes it 😂

  • @zachruetz8779
    @zachruetz8779 Před 2 lety

    Just made this! Very good, hadn’t heard of this one! Thanks!

  • @johnburger1320
    @johnburger1320 Před 2 lety +1

    The addition of fresh lemon juice makes this a great cocktail 👍

  • @4nduril1
    @4nduril1 Před rokem +2

    Wow that is awesome. I tried a Momisette the other day with a more traditional recipe and found it okay for an aperitif or summer drink. But the lemon juice really lifts it up to another level.

  • @Suspiria-Baybee
    @Suspiria-Baybee Před rokem

    Made this with my Absinthe Maldoror and it is such a delicious cocktail.
    Definitely one of my new favorites and one I’d serve for someone who is curious about absinthe.

  • @introspection190
    @introspection190 Před 2 lety

    Anders, I'm so glad your channel is blowing up! Been telling all my friends about you and Az. Keep all the great videos coming, guys!

  • @robinzaleski5
    @robinzaleski5 Před rokem +1

    In the past, I have - at best - tolerated absinthe in a sazerac, etc. But I am a person who keeps an open mind and so I tried this drink. I am now a believer. Thank you, Anders, for this gateway to the dark side. The green side? Delicious. 💚

  • @__gene
    @__gene Před 2 lety +1

    Just mixed it and it's awesome. Using La Fee Bohemian Absinth has a nice mint shade. The lemon juice does the trick. Really fresh.
    I Love your channel Anders. Former Bartender myself for about ten years. Now I'm in graphic design. The videos are also great in design and style. Very professional. Keep the cocktails coming.

  • @jb7741
    @jb7741 Před 2 lety

    Oh man, this is good! Just tried it.

  • @ManInArea
    @ManInArea Před rokem

    Taste like a Good & Plenty, which I don’t particularly like, yet this drink is tasty and refreshing. Thank you

  • @judaslukas
    @judaslukas Před 2 lety +5

    Amazing channel Anders! Loving your cocktail recipes! Absinthe was such a popular drink in the 1800's that it began to put the winemakers out of business and sparked a whole lot of counterfeit absinthe makers. It got so bad that the counterfeiters began to put copper sulfate into drinks to give them a nice green hue due to the lack of availability of absinthe. This eventually led to people dying from the toxicity of the copper sulfate and with political pressure from the winemakers, absinthe was banned. I highly recommend watching the documentary "Absinthe" from 2010 and of course keep drinking absinthe! To the bar!!!!

    • @xander1052
      @xander1052 Před rokem +1

      best fact I have (that you haven't mentioned already) is that it was never banned in the UK thanks to the fact that in the UK Absinthe was not popular, instead we have breweries fighting french winemakers by renaming the "Stale" style to barleywine, and thus one of my favourite styles of beer was born, and Absinthe remained legal in the UK and as unpopular as it had ever been until it was made legal in the Czech Republic and France years later.

  • @huntermcdougal5013
    @huntermcdougal5013 Před 2 lety

    Love your vids Anders!

  • @Barprints
    @Barprints Před 2 lety

    Never tried one of these before! Great video as always Anders!

  • @pmckeown38
    @pmckeown38 Před 2 lety

    my fav refreshing cocktail....drink it

  • @Kazaii64
    @Kazaii64 Před 3 lety

    I have some St George absinthe and a desire to try this cocktail. Thanks for the unique one!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Absolutely! I hope you enjoy the cocktail, Mark. The St. George should be excellent in this one - Cheers!

  • @stephane.foisy.186
    @stephane.foisy.186 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh I now know what my Sunday drink will be!!!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers, Stephane! Hoped you loved the cocktail!

  • @vidzvinz
    @vidzvinz Před 3 lety

    Thanks guys, cool video as always. I like the clear ice making intro too.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails Před 3 lety +1

    Always looking for a new way to drink absinthe - good one

  • @johnnysimes5082
    @johnnysimes5082 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Anders! Also try it with a teaspoon of amaretto and no seltzer.

  • @memalley
    @memalley Před 2 lety

    I made "this" but substituted green chartreuse for Absinthe and regs simple syrup I made for the orgeat. Was delish. Need to try your recipe though. Thanks!

  • @jacksongilder
    @jacksongilder Před 2 lety

    A famous California vintner I know grew wormwood and distilled absinthe. I acquired a bottle and made a lovely cocktail. The next day my memory of everything that happened the previous night had disappeared. I repeated the experiment and it happened again. If I drank the amount you suggest for this cocktail I would forget my entire childhood.

  • @lukavandenbosch1827
    @lukavandenbosch1827 Před 2 lety

    Can't wait to be 18 (i live in Europe) and rewatching all your vids and make them all

  • @dominicgerman5908
    @dominicgerman5908 Před 3 lety +1

    Made it with St. George - I gotta say, it’s pretty good! Definitely the best absinthe cocktail I’ve had (when used as the main spirit)

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Happy you liked it, Dominic! Curious what orgeat you used - or was it homemade?

  • @paullaviera4747
    @paullaviera4747 Před 3 lety +1

    I love absinthe. thanks bro

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      I'm with you! Hope you enjoy this drink - cheers!

  • @jaypal3815
    @jaypal3815 Před 2 lety

    Absinthe makes the heart grow founder

  • @RomanBeschastnykh
    @RomanBeschastnykh Před rokem

    Thank you for this receipe! Really enjoyed absinth with some sour notes! Tastes light, but I guess this one is kinda tricky)

  • @MrWhangdoodles
    @MrWhangdoodles Před 3 lety +5

    I recently made this following your recipe and got very positive reviews. Thanks!
    Reminded me of liquid and boozy marzipan. Also, I didn't have any sparkling water, but I had an open bottle of prosecco.

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints Před 2 lety

      That sounds awesome! I'm really looking forward to trying this. Both ways!

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 3 lety +2

    ANDERS!!!! Great video! No absent, or mummy jokes today. I bet this is very tasty. I need more absinthe!!!!!!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers, Tim!! This one is very tasty. As soon as you get that bottle, you've got to give it a try!!

  • @neil_chazin
    @neil_chazin Před 2 lety +1

    No absinthe to be had up here in Redding but I got some Ricard so I made a Momisette-lite - very tasty anyway!

  • @MoKiShea
    @MoKiShea Před 3 lety

    Yum!!! Absinthe is that thing that I always really want to enjoy but have to grit through every time I order it. It's an amazing flavor modifier, but as a base spirit it's almost always too cloyingly licorice for my palate. But the orgeat here really softens it's edges and gives it body without masking it! It's like a latte to the new found coffee lover!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Your latte analogy is absolutely perfect!! I'm happy you enjoyed the cocktail - cheers to you!

  • @indepthbasketball
    @indepthbasketball Před 2 lety

    Your goofiness is so funny and lovable! Makes my day everytime! XD

  • @PyrrhusBrin
    @PyrrhusBrin Před 2 lety

    This was good and showed me I need a better absinthe. Oregon Spirit isn't going to cut it for a drink like this.
    So I made it for a second time and used 3/4 of an ounce of lemon juice and a tiny bit of rich syrup which helped the bitterness but really I just have a blah bottle of absinthe.

  • @christoslefkimiotis9889

    wormwood is also used to make wines vermouths if I am not mistaken. I always wanted to try an absinthe cocktail and is rather easy to make, thank for the video.

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints Před 2 lety

      Wormwood is used in many vermouths. And yeah, definitely looking forward to shaking this one up! 👍

  • @Boozamooz
    @Boozamooz Před 2 lety +1

    Well I didn't have half the things for this recipe so I decided to riff on absinthe and almond.
    used:
    1 part absinthe
    1 part amaretto
    1 part lemon juice (about a lemon's worth)
    1/2 part simple
    shaken over ice plus 2 lemon peels, served on the rocks.
    Delicious! Could even use more amaretto :)

  • @RichardAtkinsonEngineer

    I made it with half oz Orgeat and quarter oz Pierre Ferrand just see how much brighter I could get it and that will be my go to!

  • @HeyBartender
    @HeyBartender Před 3 lety

    I agree with 62nd Cocktails about that ice chipping! I guess I have to get my bottle of absinthe now.

  • @Trasselkalle
    @Trasselkalle Před 2 měsíci

    We need more absinthe cocktails!

  • @DrinkInDigital
    @DrinkInDigital Před 3 lety

    Always interesting to find an absinthe/anise cocktail that puts it as the forward flavour but retains balance, we get asked about absinthe dominant cocktails a lot so will refer them back to the Momisette for sure!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Excellent! This one definitely balances out - hope everyone likes it! Cheers!

    • @DrinkInDigital
      @DrinkInDigital Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson No doubt!! COngrats on 5k if we haven't said it already by the way that's an amazing achievement!

  • @tishfish01
    @tishfish01 Před 2 lety

    That sounds good! How would it be with Ouzo?

  • @KSICZEK2
    @KSICZEK2 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome to see a cocktail with an actual pour of Absinthe in it! Sounds really delicious, I'll try it out. :) The mummy talk was creepy though. 😂 Great video!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Hope you like the drink! For being so much absinthe, they go down easy - helps wash away the creepy mummy talk 😂

    • @KSICZEK2
      @KSICZEK2 Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson hahaha, thanks! I'll let you know when I get the chance to shake it up. :)

  • @trevorrose1
    @trevorrose1 Před 3 lety

    I love absinthe but rarely use it in cocktails as a main ingredient, I use an anise bitter in my Daiquiri's for the flavour, this one sounds refreshing and will definitely try it!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      An anise bitter in a daiquiri sounds brilliant! Gonna have to give that one a try for sure. I'm guessing you'll probably enjoy the momisette, Trevor - cheers!

    • @trevorrose1
      @trevorrose1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AndersErickson it's Ms Betters Bitters Pineapple and Sta Anise bitters, cheers!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      I haven’t had either of those 🤔 Thanks, Trevor!

  • @IndigoWall
    @IndigoWall Před 3 lety

    Well done, A & A! My weekend is now unwrapped. (Hope it’s not brown & dusty.) 🙏🏽😆

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      I also hope your weekend sin't brown & dusty 😂 Cheers to you, Steve!

  • @Nicky.Slunsky
    @Nicky.Slunsky Před 2 lety

    This looks really good! Would it work if I replaced orgeat with amaretto?

  • @dannyk1818
    @dannyk1818 Před 3 lety +1

    I am fascinated by the fact that unraveling parties were a thing in Victorian times, I fell into the rabbit hole too now. Thanks Anders, I was planning on being productive and stuff. 😆

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      I know - it’s fascinating! Really sorry to send you down that path when you where hoping to be productive though 😂 Good luck!

    • @jamesfisher9594
      @jamesfisher9594 Před 3 lety

      Europeans where obsessed with Egyptian culture in ancient times.

  • @samatkinson4545
    @samatkinson4545 Před 3 lety +1

    Lol never knew this cocktail already had a name! Would have been nice to know when I tried to order it from a cocktail bar, but it still was so yummy! (sin lemon)

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Haha now ordering it will be easy! Absinthe and orgeat is such a good combo. Cheers, Sam!

  • @rohan4526
    @rohan4526 Před 3 lety +1

    Love absinthe, gotta try this one. Question - what camera do you use for your videos? The quality is amazing!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, Rohan! We shoot on two Canon cameras (5DMk4 & 80D). Cheers!

  • @RobsHomeBar
    @RobsHomeBar Před 3 lety

    Looks great! Not the biggest fan of absinthe but occasionally I’ll have an absinthe forward drink

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      With good orgeat, this one makes absinthe so easy to drink. Thanks, Rob!

    • @RobsHomeBar
      @RobsHomeBar Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson yea I made a Bohemian Mule a while ago.. the ginger beer is also a good contender to stand up to the absinthe

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      I was wondering how ginger would stand up to absinthe - I’ll give it a try!

  • @cocktailtony9860
    @cocktailtony9860 Před 3 lety

    I suffer from cocktailmania. I think I may enjoy the Momisette. Good Going Anders

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      "Cocktailmania" 😂 I also suffer from that. Thanks, Tony!

  • @thunbergmartin
    @thunbergmartin Před 6 měsíci

    Didn't know that wormwood was the "fabled" ingrediance of absinthe, I've consumed my fair share of alcohol infused with this herb, quite common in swedish aquavit as a tradition. (Not that the internet particularly cares) but this past summer some of my friends made infusions with wormwood and Anis, and it was delicious :)

  • @JSOS
    @JSOS Před 3 lety +1

    I must get a bottle of Absinthe for the bar. It's one of those spirits I always forget about it until someone reminds me. Thanks for the tip, Anders.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      I bet this would work well with other anise flavored liquors too! Maybe some arak or ouzo 🤔 Thanks, Georgi!

    • @JSOS
      @JSOS Před 3 lety +1

      @@AndersErickson For sure, it works with Ouzo. I am from Bulgaria, and we drink Mastika. An anise spirit with 50-50 ABV similar to ouzo but not sweet.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      That sounds wonderful. I want to try some!

    • @JSOS
      @JSOS Před 3 lety

      @@AndersEricksoncheck if you have a Bulgarian shop around. I am sure it will be some.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, Georgi. I’m going to look for some!

  • @promking4575
    @promking4575 Před 2 lety

    “Did you see that?” Had me 😂

  • @ryanlahr4783
    @ryanlahr4783 Před 2 lety

    My wife is from Colombia and one of their national liquors is aquardiente. It's also flavored with anise. I've made some great mojitos using it. I was wondering if you've tried it, or if you have tried making anything with it?

  • @boozeontherocks
    @boozeontherocks Před 3 lety +1

    Absinthe is hit or miss for me. However it does work well in some cocktails I have tried. it will definitely give this a shot.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Completely understand. I will say, the orgeat in this one goes really nicely with the absinthe. Thanks, David!

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley Před 3 lety

    Well, I know what I want to imbibe on this weekend!! Fantastic cocktail, Anders!! I am firmly in the camp of loving Absinthe!! I never understood concerns about it (hence, the banning of the spirit), re: effects of wormwood, as you'd be knocked out by the alcohol, long before the amount of wormwood consumption was a concern!! Lol!! I am a big fan of St. Georges Absinthe. There are many lovely brands now!! Powerful but so complex and wonderful. I can't wait to try out this cocktail!! Cheers Anders! Have a great weekend!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, Christine! I thought you might like this one with your appreciation for chartreuse! I also enjoy St. George's Absinthe. I hope you enjoy this cocktail - and of course have a wonderful weekend! Cheers! 🧚‍♂️

    • @christinecamley
      @christinecamley Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson I made this cocktail tonight, after dinner! I am sipping on it now! I am enjoying it so much. Such beautiful, complex, amazing flavours. This is so lovely!!

  • @hongodarongo
    @hongodarongo Před 2 lety

    Is there any wat to substitute the Ogreat?

  • @nathangayle
    @nathangayle Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the inspiration as a young bartender at 17 you give alot of information that I really need thanks and much love

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Wow 17? You'll be a grand master by the time you're my age (which I shall not disclose).

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints Před 2 lety

      17 is when I started! You from the Caribbean by chance?

    • @nathangayle
      @nathangayle Před 2 lety +1

      @@Barprints yeah I am

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints Před 2 lety

      @@nathangayle Oh ok. From where?

    • @nathangayle
      @nathangayle Před 2 lety

      How about you

  • @brianmcmanus4286
    @brianmcmanus4286 Před 3 lety

    I need more information on this absinthe thing, been fascinated with it my whole life. Which traditional European brand would you recommend, preferably one high in thujone. My real question is, why was wormwood used if it's impossible to obtain a psychedelic effect?

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Great question. My thoughts are the main reason for wormwood is flavor - it imparts a bitterness that adds to the flavor profile. If you’re looking for a traditional European absinthe, I’d recommend any by Jade Liqueurs - the 1901 and Nouvelle Orleans are two favorites of mine (but I should warn you - they’re not cheap). Cheers, Brian!

  • @carl_busch
    @carl_busch Před 3 lety

    I think I would really enjoy this. I love to drink Sambuca. Those damn rabbit holes. LOL

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      If you like Sambuca, you'll love this one - sweet licorice-y goodness! Cheers, Carl!

  • @David-mg8zu
    @David-mg8zu Před 3 lety

    Brilliant video Anders. I’m not a huge absinthe fan (probably my bad high school experience haha). Do you think I could split the base with another spirit to tone down the flavour? Like gin or white rum? Just an idea.
    Anyways, enjoy your weekend bro 😎

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +2

      I think splitting the base with gin would work beautifully. The botanicals in both should compliment each other. I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience with absinthe in the past - hopefully this drink will offer a more pleasant experience! Thanks, David!

  • @blind7000
    @blind7000 Před rokem

    Momisette there'd be days like this...

  • @angkorphorsbartender11

    Look cool from Cambodia

  • @saucytabasco
    @saucytabasco Před 3 lety

    Bwahaha one of your funniest videos yet!

  • @NithilanDhandapani
    @NithilanDhandapani Před 2 lety

    Has anyone noticed Anders elbow at around 04.00 minutes time 😅 He got the mark because of leaning to his tray 😄

  • @justinnutter9008
    @justinnutter9008 Před 2 lety

    If I can't find absinthe or if absinthe is a bit pricey for my current situation
    Would it be acceptable, albiet less true to form, to sub it for pastis or anisette?

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 2 lety

      Absolutely! This one is wonderful with pastis or anisette. Cheers!

  • @michaszyc5965
    @michaszyc5965 Před 3 lety

    That cocktail was absolutely delicious, but i think it needs a little more citrus juice for a better balance.

  • @dubhaltachmcsweeney6457

    that intro was really cool.

  • @samharvey8445
    @samharvey8445 Před 2 lety

    Hey Anders :) what’s the name of the bar you work? I’m traveling and would love to visit :)

  • @joewas2225
    @joewas2225 Před 2 lety

    "Absinthe is strong."
    Yeah that's an understatement. You can get buzzed real quick. I hate licorice but I like the Absinthe by La Clandestine. It's complex & you don't taste just licorice, you get more. If I put it in cocktails it's no more than a tsp.

  • @bibekdahal596
    @bibekdahal596 Před 3 lety +1

    The Peter McKinnon for Cocktails.

  • @ZachZoschke
    @ZachZoschke Před 3 lety

    Interesting drink, similar to a Mauresque--2:1 or 1:1 absinthe and orgeat, served long and topped with still water. Something I don't particularly enjoy as I've yet to acquire a taste for absinthe 😑
    Anyhoo, thanks for the vid!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Wow extremely similar! I’m used to the bubbles but guessing I’d still enjoy it with still water. Appreciate the comment, Zach - cheers!

  • @itsallaboutthecocktail

    Oooh, absinthe & orgeat? Sign me up. Altho not well known, this drink should be a consideration when trying to think of a drink to make.
    The ice shaving shots were excellent!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, Ray! We had a lot of fun shooting the ice carving intro. Hope you give this one a try!

  • @johnb3948
    @johnb3948 Před 3 lety

    I spritz with absinthe. But don't like licorice, fennel, fennel seed, or anise. But I like your channel!!! So I'm here. But I still throw away all my black jujyfruit

  • @gabrielnogoy
    @gabrielnogoy Před 2 lety

    Orgeat substitute for people allergic to almonds?

  • @nathangayle
    @nathangayle Před 3 lety +2

    I got confused the first couple minutes but I get it

  • @radiscalisation6194
    @radiscalisation6194 Před 2 lety

    oi, not sure about "momisette", but in late XIXth/early XXth century french, "mominette" was used meaning a smaller serving of alcohol, especially a smaller serving of absinthe (which was in its heyday).
    so "momisette" could be a later corruption of "mominette", which would make sense since "môme" means "kid" (allusion to the smaller quantity) and since -ine and -ette are rather common suffixes : even though the combo is somewhat rarer, it is definitely more likely to exist that the hypothetical suffix -ise...
    although... come to think of it, the only french word ending with -isette that could be related is "anisette", in which -ise is no suffix but part of the root "anis" (anise).
    and there we go, maybe "momisette" is a portmanteau that comes from an earlier absinthe cocktail (maybe one designed to have less alcohol than in the typical absinthe glass), in which the absinthe has been replaced by an anise spirit after absinthe got banned. or maybe the cocktail was created at that very moment, and the name was simp]ly chosen in reference to a "mominette" that was not a defined recipe but rather a general concept of a smaller absinthe glass.
    [please kindly consider the previous sentences a nothing more than educated guesses, from a linguistic perspective, which should not be regarded as facts until supported by other sourced materials]
    thx for the vids, always inspiring !

  • @russellsparkman7351
    @russellsparkman7351 Před 3 lety

    Love the ice prep intro! How about an absinthe comparison video in the future?

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      I like that idea! I’ll start gathering some bottles 😊 Thanks, Russell!

    • @russellsparkman7351
      @russellsparkman7351 Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson per your recommendation I picked up the La Clandestine. It’s your fault I’m seriously addicted to Sazeracs now. ;) Anyway, looking at other absinthe brands, online reviews, has me uncertain where to go from here. Hence the suggestion! Cheers!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Excellent! I’m so happy you’re liking La Clandestine! There are a number of good ones out there. Comparing some will be fun. Let me know if you stumble upon any new favorites!

    • @russellsparkman7351
      @russellsparkman7351 Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson In an Oregon liquor store yesterday the only bottle they had was St George’s Absinthe Verte ... at about $73 for a 750ml bottle, didn’t want to buy it on a whim (and it’d cost almost 10% more in Washington, where I live). I think, as you’ve done in the past, if you compare those that have National distribution that would be great. There are some regional options here in the PNW that might be hard to get elsewhere.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      I have had the St. George’s & it’s pretty good! I do like comparing the brands that are widely distributed - I’ll keep that in mind 👍

  • @Damzified
    @Damzified Před 3 lety +1

    Momisette is not an actual french word, though "momie" is French for mummy and the -ette suffix implies a smaller version of something. The "s" doesn't make sense though, given how French words are formed, but I guess it sounds better with it. No matter the name or its origin, this cocktail does sound delicious!
    Speaking of absinth cocktails, have you tried these? They're two of my favorite summer thirst quenchers :
    El Burro by Jim Meehan (His take on a Mexican Mule. The anise, ginger and pineapple flavors complement each other so well!)
    1.5 oz reposado tequila
    .75 oz pineapple juice
    .75 oz lime juice
    .5 oz simple syrup
    .25 oz absinth
    1 oz ginger beer
    Shake with ice, serve in a Collins filled with ice. Garnish with candied ginger and a lime wheel.
    First Post by Alastair Walker (The bitterness and "rootiness" of the gentian liqueur and the anise flavor from absinth add a beautiful complexity to this Tom Collins variation)
    1.5 oz dry gin
    .5 oz Suze (I use Salers)
    1 oz lime juice
    .75 oz simple syrup
    2 dashes absinth (I use 5 mL, I feel like this really makes the cocktail come alive)
    top with soda water
    Shake with ice, serve in a Collins filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
    Enjoy 😇

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints Před 2 lety +1

      The El Burro sounds awesome! Came across it before and forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder. Definitely the summer for a sip like this! 👍

    • @Damzified
      @Damzified Před 2 lety

      It's sooo refreshing and flavorful. Give it a try and tell me how it goes! 😎

  • @robifiser
    @robifiser Před 3 lety

    Hahah I can relate to going down a rabbit hole about something unrelated to the cocktail you're doing research for 😂 Great video and congrats on breaking the 5k subs mark! 10k is right around the corner!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, Robi! I'm so susceptible to research rabbit holes - I don't know how professional researchers get anything done 😂

  • @michaszyc5965
    @michaszyc5965 Před 3 lety

    Can i use pastis instead of absinthe?

  • @leeeiner7188
    @leeeiner7188 Před 2 lety +1

    "Vermouth" is the German word for wormwood, and was typically flavored with the herb.
    I have wormwood growing in my yard and use it for my homemade vermouths. Nah, in any palatable amount, it won't get you trippin. Just adds a pleasant and familiar bitterness.

  • @bobbyblair5464
    @bobbyblair5464 Před rokem

    I use homemade orgeat using your recipe and the lemon juice curdled it in the cocktail, did I do something wrong?

  • @richdelgado3405
    @richdelgado3405 Před 2 lety

    My love affair with absinthe started about 4 years ago.
    At least I think it was 4 years ago. I don't remember much after that.

  • @meshuggahshirt
    @meshuggahshirt Před rokem

    Stupid stupid thought but given how high proof absinthe is wouldn't it be theoretically possible to make a Blue Blazer with it?

  • @Vikkk07
    @Vikkk07 Před 2 lety

    As french, never heard about Momisette x)
    Dont think it really means little mummy.
    Anyway, good vidéo as usual, thanks Anders

  • @stevestratton1888
    @stevestratton1888 Před 3 lety

    I’d like to see your version of a “Bourbon Renewal”

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety

      Such a good drink - I'll keep that one in mind! Thanks, Steve. Cheers! 🥃

  • @pezeron24
    @pezeron24 Před 2 lety +1

    Being french, I was intrigued by the "momisette" and looked it up on French sites. It seems like the original French term was actually "mominette" or "petite môme" (little girl), not "petite momie" (little mummy). Mominette was slang for a drink (usually absinthe) served in a small glass. Don't ask me what it has to do with "môme" (girl or child in French slang) though...

  • @GardensoftheAncientsHerbal

    Amanita wine will make you trip.... 😆

  • @Ryan-vl2nn
    @Ryan-vl2nn Před 3 měsíci

    If anyone’s looking for some absolutely amazing traditional absinthe’s check of Jade Liqueurs. They specialize in replicating some of the most famous and popular brands of the time (19th-early 20th century).

  • @ericpaisley8501
    @ericpaisley8501 Před 2 lety

    Pass. On the cocktail. Sub. On the content.

  • @Coasterdude02149
    @Coasterdude02149 Před 3 lety

    Anders, my man....now you're REALLY talking my language! La Fée verte! MMmmmmmmmmm, I have to make this. It looks really good! While on this topic, how do you think ginger would go with absinthe? Would you think it better to make a ginger syrup or muddle fresh ginger if you were to say, replace the orgeat with ginger. I've been wondering this for a long time. Anise and ginger 👍🏻 👎🏻 🤷‍♂️ What say you? Oh, and Cheers 😄

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Great question! I imagine the two would work pretty well together. Muddling the ginger would give a nice "snap" to the drink, but you'd still want some sugar in there too. If you give it a try let mw know what you think - I've very curious! And thanks for the La Fée Verte recommendation - I'll keep an eye out for it!

    • @Coasterdude02149
      @Coasterdude02149 Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson Will do.I'll try this tomorrow! If you want a recommendation that won't break the bank, Lucid is a good one. It was one of the first US made by Ted Breaux who we have to thank for getting the ban on absinthe lifted in 2007. If you want to try a REALLY nice one, any of his Jade line would do the trick. Not cheap but worth every penny. Mr. Breaux is the man! We should talk. I'm not an expert but it has been a passion and had some great ones and a couple not so great. The Green Fairy (La Fée verte) spoke to me from the very first seductive sip.

    • @Coasterdude02149
      @Coasterdude02149 Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson I just made it a little while ago. It's really good. Not having tried the original, I've nothing to compare it to but it has a sort of Asian flair to it. I'll have to try with the Orgeat next time for comparison. I used 3 wheels of ginger and muddled well. Not sure how much sugar I put. I added a little at a time until it was how I liked it. I normally don't put sugar in my absinthe when I have it the traditional French way.

  • @alondotan239
    @alondotan239 Před 3 lety

    Could this work with Arak?

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Před 3 lety +1

      Absolutely, Alon! Cheers!

    • @alondotan239
      @alondotan239 Před 3 lety

      @@AndersErickson thank you, I'll try it out! A little harder to get Absinthe around here

  • @nocensorship2253
    @nocensorship2253 Před 11 měsíci

    starts 3;42

  • @sman6000
    @sman6000 Před 2 lety

    This is such a strangely good drink... not what you typically think of when you hear absinthe

  • @thelthrythquezada8397

    It just hit me, The Anders Erickson Ch is the adult version of Sesame Street... You don't talk DOWN to us, but its almost a loving big brother type feel. No?