"Green Fairy" - cocktail for gourmets

Alcoholic cocktails are a rather unpredictable thing. In their use, one thing is clear: after the evening with cocktails, adventures are inevitable. They tastily drink, do not strain your head, do not tilt your cocktails in a dream - an ideal combination for relaxation and relaxation. "Green Fairy" is a cocktail that guarantees an unpredictable but hilarious result due to its composition.

Not a magical reputation

Cocktail "Green Fairy" was popular in the twenties of last century. In particular, they were fond of creative people from bohemian circles who want to receive relaxation and inspiration. "Green Fairy" is a cocktail, the recipe of which necessarily contains absinthe, namely it is the source of the bad reputation of this alcoholic combination.

Absinthe is a very strong alcoholic beverage based on bitter wormwood. In some countries it is prohibited to be used along with narcotic substances. Absinthe can cause a stupefied state, hallucinations and depressive moods.

In combination with other alcoholic components that form a drink called "Green Fairy", a cocktail with absinthe equated to drugs and pulled a train of rumors about the negative impact on the psyche.

Nowadays, absinthe, and cocktails on its basis are completely rehabilitated by medical research. To avoid consequences for the psyche, just do not abuse these drinks.

What is the peculiarity of the cocktail?

"Green Fairy" is a cocktail with original taste. It refers to the category of "shots", or fast cocktails, which need to be drunk at a salvo, and not to pull through a straw all evening.

It tastes slightly bitter, with a light sour taste. It is easy to drink, leaving a feeling of coolness and taste of herbs.

The cocktail, prepared according to the classic recipe, has an incomparable consistency: it is rather dense and elusively viscous.

There is a classic recipe for making this drink, as well as many variations, based on the cocktail "Green Fairy". The composition of the classical version has not changed for almost a century, since its inception.

The classic recipe for the "Green Fairy"

To prepare the original drink, you must clearly follow the recipe and the selection of ingredients.

In the cocktail shaker, you need to put 5-6 pieces of crushed ice, then pour the cooled juice of one lemon, 30 ml of absinthe, 15 ml of bitter Angostura and 150 ml of cooled mineral water without gas.

Separately, you need to prepare another important component: in a bowl or bowl, beat the egg white until a light foam forms. Two teaspoons of whipped protein should be added to the shaker to the rest of the ingredients.

For one minute, the cocktail should be cooked in the shaker, shaking it in a horizontal position at the level of its shoulder.

Magic variations

"Green Fairy" - a cocktail, on the basis of which you can prepare more or less complex variations.

So, you can take lemon juice instead of lime, and egg whites do not add at all. Then the cocktail will turn out to be more gentle and there will be no characteristic density and viscosity.

To get the effect of "playfulness" you can take carbonated mineral water.

Also the next cocktail based on the "Green Fairy" is very popular. To prepare it you need to take:

• Absinth - 15 ml;
• Rum - 15 ml;
• Liquor Blue Curacao - 15 ml;
• Vodka - 15 ml;
• Tequila - 20 ml;
• Liquor from melon - 20 ml;
• Juice from one lemon;
• Any energy drink - 200 ml.

All the ingredients must be mixed in a shaker with a lot of crushed ice. Serve in a glass for "long" or long cocktails, adorned with fruits or berries.

Such a variation on the theme of "Green Fairy" can confidently compete with the original, as a large number of different alcoholic beverages in the composition guarantees an explosive effect.

Alcoholic cocktails - this is an excellent tool for a fun-filled holiday, enjoying the taste and relaxation. But do not forget about moderation - excessive consumption of cocktails can lead to serious health consequences, since, despite the pleasant taste, they contain a large amount of alcohol.