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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kazeryu17

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@erickcartman8758

2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@buddyfett80

2 жыл бұрын

I like the Dorflinger cocktail

This channel deserves so much more subs

@SaroShow

3 жыл бұрын

If he's constantly updating he surely will grow

@Malentor

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Great channel!

@willdavidson8971

Жыл бұрын

This has aged very well

Absinthe makes the heart grow founder

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.

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

@nathangayle

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

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. 💚

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! It was a fun bit to shoot 😊

Love your vids Anders!

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Simple and delicious - can't go wrong!

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

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Stephane! Hoped you loved the cocktail!

Oh man, this is good! Just tried it.

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

We need more absinthe cocktails!

my fav refreshing cocktail....drink it

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely - hope you enjoy the cocktail!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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 :)

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@DrinkInDigital

3 жыл бұрын

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

I love absinthe. thanks bro

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

“Did you see that?” Had me 😂

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@KSICZEK2

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Momisette there'd be days like this...

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesfisher9594

3 жыл бұрын

Europeans where obsessed with Egyptian culture in ancient times.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@JSOS

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful. I want to try some!

@JSOS

3 жыл бұрын

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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 :)

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

Bwahaha one of your funniest videos yet!

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks, Lee! Cheers!

that intro was really cool.

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

@RobsHomeBar

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

That sounds good! How would it be with Ouzo?

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!!

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

The Peter McKinnon for Cocktails.

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Barprints

3 жыл бұрын

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

@nathangayle

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barprints yeah I am

@Barprints

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathangayle Oh ok. From where?

@nathangayle

3 жыл бұрын

How about you

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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 !

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?

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

Look cool from Cambodia

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - cheers!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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!

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

Is there any wat to substitute the Ogreat?

"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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

I got confused the first couple minutes but I get it

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Amanita wine will make you trip.... 😆

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?

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

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

@russellsparkman7351

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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 👍

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

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...

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Olivier! This is fascinating!

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

In 2004 my friends and I in college ordered a bottle of Absinthe from the Czech Republic because we thought we would hallucinate. We got drunk…..we were dumb.

"More Scientology" huh???" Too many Mommisettes. You're funny as hell Anders.

Orgeat substitute for people allergic to almonds?

I never understood the allure of clear ice. Especially when compared to the practicality of clear ice.

Egyptomania goes wayyy back to the Romans. Rabbit hole all the obelisks that Augustus brought back to Rome after conquering Egypt that are still standing! Rome even has a pyramid (I live near it!)

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

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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).

Can i use pastis instead of absinthe?

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It will taste wonderful - cheers!

"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.