Alcoholic cocktails are a pretty unpredictable thing. In their use, one thing is clear: after an evening with cocktails, adventures are inevitable. They are deliciously drunk, do not burden their heads, and do not make you sleepy with cocktails - an ideal combination for rest and relaxation. Green Fairy is a cocktail that guarantees an unpredictable but fun result due to its composition.
Not a magical reputation
The Green Fairy cocktail was popular back in the twenties of the last century. In particular, he was fond of creative people from bohemian circles who wanted to get relaxation and inspiration. "Green Fairy" - a cocktail whose recipe necessarily contains absinthe, namely it is the source of the poor reputation of this alcohol combination.
Absinthe is a very strong alcoholic drink based on bitter wormwood. In some countries, it is banned for use along with narcotic substances. Absinthe can cause stupefaction, hallucinations and depressive moods.
In combination with other alcoholic constituents, which form a drink called "Green Fairy", a cocktail with absinthe was equated with drugs and pulled a train of rumors about a negative effect on the psyche.
Nowadays, absinthe and cocktails based on it are completely rehabilitated by medical research. In order to avoid consequences for the psyche, just do not abuse such drinks.
What is the specialty of the cocktail?
"Green Fairy" - a cocktail with an original taste. It belongs to the category of “shots,” or quick cocktails that you need to drink in one gulp, and not pull through a straw all evening.
It tastes a bit bitter, with a slight acidity. It is drunk easily, leaving a feeling of coolness and taste of herbs.
A cocktail prepared according to the classic recipe has an incomparable consistency: it is quite thick and elusively viscous.
There is a classic recipe for preparing this drink, as well as many variations based on the Green Fairy cocktail. The composition of the classic version has not changed for almost a century since its inception.
Classic Green Fairy Recipe
To prepare the original drink, you must clearly follow the recipe for preparation and selection of ingredients.
In a cocktail shaker, you need to put 5-6 pieces of crushed ice, then pour the chilled juice of one lemon, 30 ml of absinthe, 15 ml of Angostur bitter and 150 ml of chilled mineral water without gas.
Separately, you need to prepare another important component: in a cup or bowl, beat the egg white until a light foam forms. Two teaspoons of whipped protein should be added to the shaker with the rest of the ingredients.
Within one minute, the cocktail must be prepared in a shaker, shaking it in a horizontal position at the level of your shoulder.
Magical variations
"Green Fairy" - a cocktail on the basis of which you can cook more or less complex variations.
So, you can take lime juice instead of lemon, and do not add egg white at all. Then the cocktail will turn out more tender and there will be no characteristic density and viscosity.
To obtain the effect of "playfulness" you can take sparkling mineral water.
The next Green Fairy based cocktail is also very popular. To prepare it, you need to take:
- absinthe - 15 ml;
- rum - 15 ml;
- Blue Curacao liquor - 15 ml;
- vodka - 15 ml;
- tequila - 20 ml;
- melon liquor - 20 ml;
- juice from one lemon;
- any energy drink - 200 ml.
All ingredients must be mixed in a shaker with plenty of crushed ice. Serve in a glass for "longs" or long cocktails, garnished with fruits or berries.
Such a variation on the Green Fairy theme can confidently compete with the original, since a large number of different alcoholic beverages in the composition guarantees an explosive effect.
Alcoholic cocktails are a great tool for a fun holiday, enjoyment of taste and relaxation. But do not forget about moderation - excessive consumption of cocktails can lead to serious health consequences, because, despite the pleasant taste, they contain a large amount of alcohol.