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Absinthe: cocktail uses and amounts

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Short answer

Monkey Gland, Tuxedo, and Sazerac use absinthe. Monkey Gland lists 1 tablespoon for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Monkey Gland

Monkey Gland takes about 4 minutes and lists 1 tablespoon of absinthe.

A bold gin and orange classic accented by absinthe and grenadine.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much absinthe should you use?

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3 cocktails using Absinthe

Compare the ingredient amounts and what else you need. Each recipe includes ml, cl, oz and parts, preparation steps and a tasting profile.

Monkey Gland cocktail on a dark studio background1 tablespoon · Shaken

Monkey Gland

A bold gin and orange classic accented by absinthe and grenadine.

Also needed: gin, orange juice, and grenadine. 4 minutes.

Sazerac cocktail on a dark studio background10 ml · Stirred

Sazerac

A New Orleans classic of cognac, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe-rinsed glass.

Also needed: cognac, sugar cube, and new orleans aromatic bitters. 6 minutes.

Tuxedo cocktail on a dark studio background0.25 teaspoon · Stirred

Tuxedo

A refined Old Tom gin and dry vermouth classic accented with maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters.

Also needed: old tom gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters. 5 minutes.

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What to mix with absinthe

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Gin

Used with absinthe in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Absinthe cocktail questions

Which cocktails use absinthe?

Monkey Gland, Tuxedo, and Sazerac use absinthe. Monkey Gland lists 1 tablespoon for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much absinthe do I need for a cocktail?

Monkey Gland lists 1 tablespoon for 1 serving; Tuxedo lists 0.25 teaspoon for 1 serving; Sazerac lists 10 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Monkey Gland?

Alongside absinthe, the required ingredients for Monkey Gland are 45 ml gin, 45 ml orange juice, and 1 tablespoon grenadine. Its shaken preparation takes about 4 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is absinthe required or optional?

Absinthe is required in 3 of the 3 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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