Here is a nice variation on the traditional Herbsaint Frappé, presenting the December1933 Legendre Absinthe Frappé.
Appearing on an early promotional poster announcing Legendre Absinthe, December 1933, during the short few months, until the FACA required Legendre & Co. to remove the word absinthe from the label.
1933 Legendre Absinthe Frappé.
Fill large glass with shaved ice
One Teaspoon Benedictine
Two Tablespoons Legendre Absinthe (Use 2009 Herbsaint Original)
Four Tablespoons of water
Cover Glass with a shaker and shake until frosted-strain into
small glass and serve.
I received the new Herbsaint Original yesterday, and I'm very happy with all of the hard work Sazerac has put into bringing back 1930s and 1940s Herbsaint. I'll post some detailed tasting notes, and photos shortly.
I'm very Happy!
The Sazerac Co. has created a beautiful new bottle for the upcoming Herbsaint Original.
Stay tuned for more info.....
The finalized label for the vintage formula 100 proof Herbsaint, more details will be announced by the Sazerac Co. this fall.
Keep watching there will be some exciting news regarding the upcoming launch of Herbsaint Original.
