Quacktail Surprise

The Quacktail Surprise is a delightfully unconventional cocktail, blurring the lines between savory and sweet. This unique creation combines duck stock, alpine liqueur, and a hint of absinthe, resulting in a drink that's part soup, part cocktail. The savory notes of the duck stock and the herbal flavors of the alpine liqueur are complemented by the subtle hint of absinthe, creating a truly distinctive and intriguing beverage.

Quacktail Surprise

A unique and savory cocktail that combines duck stock, alpine liqueur, and a hint of absinthe for a surprising flavor experience.

4.36 from 89 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 ounces strained duck stock
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/2 ounce egg white
  • 1/4 gram Maldon sea salt
  • 1/4 gram smoked black pepper
  • 1 3/4 ounces Dolin Génépy des Alpes liqueur
  • 1 dash St. George absinthe verte
  • Garnish: rosemary sprig
  • Garnish: toasted juniper berries
  • Garnish: whole caraway seeds

Instructions

  1. Warm the duck stock in a small saucepan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the egg white and cold water, then stir the mixture into the warm stock. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes to coagulate and trap fine particles from the stock.
  3. Pour the stock through cheesecloth into a small, clean bowl to strain out the particles and egg white. Add the salt and smoked pepper.
  4. Pour the seasoned stock, Génépy, and absinthe into a rocks glass.
  5. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, toasted juniper berries, and whole caraway seeds.