Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Weeper’s Joy" drink recipe that contains Absinthe.

Prohibition Era Cocktails: Learn about the "Weeper’s Joy" cocktail from 1890, that uses Absinthe, Vermouth, Kummel and Grand Marnier.

This was the drink of the week at the lounge last week, here is the recipe and some history.

This is a nice different, semi-exotic cocktail from the prohibition era. Well it was around for some time before the prohibition era, so it was well know by the roaring 20's.

The Absinthe gives the drink it's main flavor, but being layered with other ingredients, it does not overpower the drink. There is also a nice, but again, not overpowering sweetness to the drink.
The Kummel and the Sweet Vermouth balance the Absinthe out nicely.

This mixed drink is easy to remember it's just 1 of each.

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(1890) Weeper’s Joy Recipe: 
Ingredients: 

1 ounce Absinthe

1 ounce Martini and Rossi red vermouth

1 ounce Kummel

1 barspoon Grand Marnier

Cocktail mixing instructions:

You can just stir with cracked ice in a glass and be done with it.

But we like to shake in a cocktail shaker with ice, until nice and cold.

Next, strain the mix into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon peel.

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Article Summary:
Prohibition Era Cocktails presents the "Weeper’s Joy" cocktail from 1890, that uses Absinthe, Vermouth, Kummel and Grand Marnier. A wonderful classic cocktail from the roaring 20's. Taste a bit of history today!

TAGS: Absinthe recipes, cocktails of the 1920's, Classic cocktails, vintage cocktails, vintage drinks.