Sometimes, just having a beer over the weekend is enough (even for a holiday weekend). But other times, you want to serve something a little more out-of-the-ordinary to celebrate, or because your holiday party is an evening affair, or because you want to up the party ante, or because you’re the kind that likes adventure. For those times, and for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, let me introduce you to the Panther’s Paw. It’s a lovely mix of gin (I suggest, and used when creating it, Aviation gin, which is my favorite gin of the moment, thanks to its alluring balance of juniper and other earthy and ethereal flavors), and thankfully available again absinthe (I used Lucid absinthe, which was the first genuine absinthe made with real Grande Wormwood to be legally sold in the United States in over 95 years, and which has a persuasive anise, fennel, and springtime-in-the-forest taste), pineapple juice, and a touch of simple syrup, accented by a lemon twist (if you’d like–I like). The end result is a drink that has a bit of mystery, like a panther, and a bit of a kick, like a panther’s paw might deliver, but also a drink that’s surprisingly refreshing (here’s where it fits into the weekend) and really stands out from a crowd (which is what you want your party to do, too, right?). So, start shaking, and unleash the Panther’s Paw (and when serving be sure to say, “I’m unleashing the Panther’s Paw,” because it’s awfully fun).

The Panther’s Paw

Ingredients:
Ice cubes
1-1/2 ounce Aviation gin
1 ounce Lucid absinthe
3/4 ounce pineapple juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Lemon slice, for garnish (optional)

Directions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the gin, absinthe, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Shake well.

2. Strain the mix into a cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon slice if that’s what makes your panther purr.


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