Classic

Rattlesnake

Name: Rattlesnake
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Rye whiskey; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Simple syrup; 5 ml Absinthe; 1 piece Egg white

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

45 ml Rye whiskey
22.5 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup
5 ml Absinthe
1 piece Egg white

Preparation

Dry shake all ingredients, then shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

None

Origin story

The Rattlesnake cocktail is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with its first recipes appearing in the 1930s. It combines whiskey and absinthe, showcasing the creative spirit of the cocktail culture during that time.