Greta Garbo Cocktail Recipe
Written by Try the Greta Garbo Cocktail recipe! Blend white rum, white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, maraschino liqueur and a dash of absinthe for a classy cocktail perfect for spring.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 257
Ingredients
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- ¼ oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 1 bar spoon Absinthe
- Ice cubes
- Star anise - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Measuring Jigger
- Martini or Coupe Glass
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Martini or Coupe glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Add Absinthe: Pour 1 bar spoon Absinthe into the shaker.
- Maraschino Liqueur: Add ¼ oz Maraschino Liqueur.
- Add Simple Syrup: Add ¾ oz simple syrup.
- Add Lime Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz fresh lime juice into the shaker as well.
- Add Rum: Finally, add 2 oz White Rum of your choice to the mix.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Take the Coupe or Martini glass and discard the ice inside. Then, using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain the shaken drink into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a star anise (it should float on the surface of the drink) and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- White Rum: If you don't have white rum, you can use light rum as a substitute. I've also tried it with vodka for a different but still enjoyable flavor.
- Absinthe: If Absinthe is too strong for your taste, try using Pernod or another anise-flavored liqueur. It's milder but still gives that unique flavor.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Bottled lime juice works in a pinch, but fresh lime juice makes a difference. You can also use lemon juice for a slightly different citrus profile.
- Maraschino Liqueur: If you don't have maraschino liqueur you can opt for Cherry Heering for a sweeter profile.
- Simple syrup: Opt for agave nectar or honey syrup for a different twist.
Making a Pitcher of Greta Garbo Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of white rum, 8 oz of lime juice, 6 oz of simple syrup, 2 oz of maraschino liqueur, and 8 bar spoons of absinthe.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the white rum, maraschino, Absinthe, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled coupe glasses, garnish with a star anise, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- White Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum alternative; these are available and mimic the flavor quite well.
- Absinthe Substitute: Opt for an anise-flavored non-alcoholic spirit or make a simple syrup infused with star anise and fennel seeds for that licorice-like flavor.
- Maraschino: Opt for a cherry flavored syrup.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.