Final Fantasy: Phoenix Down

All credit goes to Danielle C. a submission on The Drunken Moogle.

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 shot Absinthe
1/2 shot Zwack (Jagermeister will work too)
2 tsp. Simple Syrup
1 Splash Grenadine
Fill rest of the glass with Club Soda

DIRECTIONS:

Mix the absinthe, syrup, and soda water in a smaller glass (a perigord absinthe glass is used in the picture) until the drink becomes opalescent.  Add ice if you prefer the drink really cold. Before serving, add the Zwack and grenadine.  Both will settle nicely, leaving a nice orange on the top and a deep crimson below.

MY THOUGHTS:

This is a very effeminate looking drink, but I think it suits the drink well. It definitely compensates with the combined strength of Zwack and absinthe. The simple syrup, grenadine, and Club soda help level the strength factor as well.

IS IT A STRONG DRINK?

YES. HOORAY FOR ABSINTHE.

TRY OR PASS?

Definitely try. The drink looks cool and is decently strong.

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