Ophelias Last Rites
The Story
We found this one at a wonderful speakeasy in Kansas City. The owner of Swordfish Tom's graciously gave us the specs for this drink with permission to publish it. The molasses may surprise you. It's not generally used for a cocktail syrup as it has a rather strong flavor. But here it just works. Don't make a large batch of the syrup as we really don't know where else you might use it.
Ingredients
1½ oz Aquavit
¾ oz Strawberry Liqueur
¾ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Molasses syrup (1:1)
Absinthe
Preparation
Molasses Syrup: Warm 1 part molasses, 1 part water in a saucepan until molasses is fully mixed with the water. Allow to cool before use.
Add Aquavit, strawberry liqueur, lemon juice and molasses syrup to a cocktail shaker
Shake with ice for 8-10 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe
Top with a few drops or spritzes of Absinthe
Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel (optional)
Source
Swordfish Tom's, Kansas City, MO