#53 Cocktail: Blackthorn

   There is no romantic or exciting story behind this cocktail even if it's a old classic one. Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's "The Savoy Cocktail Book" (1930), this variation of the Manhattan is delightful, if it's made with caution.
     The trick is to be very careful when using the absinthe, because it tends to ooverpower the other flavors. Because, the Manhattan is one of my favorite cocktails, of course that any variation wold be on my list of really good cocktails.

2 ounces Irish whiskey

1 ounce sweet vermouth

Angostura bitters to taste

Absinthe to taste