The Green Beast Cocktail Recipe

The Green Beast is a refreshing, easy-to-make cocktail that showcases the unique flavour of absinthe.

The drink is named for both its vibrant green hue and the strong character of its main ingredient, absinthe, often nicknamed “The Green Fairy.”

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How To Make A Green Beast Cocktail

The Green Beast cocktail was created in France, by Charles Vexenat, a renowned bartender known for his inventive work with absinthe. Vexenat first muddled a Green Beast at L’Absinthe Bar at the Nouvel Hôtel de Ville in Paris in the early 2000s.

Paris has a deep historical connection with absinthe, famously consumed by artists and writers during the Belle Époque. Vexenat wanted to create a modern, refreshing absinthe drink that balanced strong herbal notes with simplicity and approachability.

The result – The Green Beast — a craft cocktail that’s essentially a minimalist absinthe punch: light, cool, and citrusy with cucumber for flair and crunch.

The green hued drink is the perfect drink for summer sipping or as an absinthe punch at a garden party.

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Green Beast Cocktail

The Green Beast is a French cocktail recipe featuring absinthe, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, cold water and sliced cucumber.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Green Beast Cocktail

Servings: 1

Calories: 96kcal

Equipment

• Jigger
• Collins Glass

Ingredients

• 3 slices Cucumber
• 1 oz Absinthe
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2.5 oz Cold Water

Instructions

• Muddle cucumbers and simple syrup in a Collins glass.
• Add the absinthe, lime juice and ice.
• Top with chilled water, and garnish with additional cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7.5g | Calcium: 4mg

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