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Earthquake in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Earthquake recipe

StirredRocks glassCubed ice40% ABV

The Earthquake is a stirred brandy cocktail, made with Cognac and absinthe, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is spirit-forward.

Strength: about 40% ABV in the glass, roughly 24 g of alcohol and about 170 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Equal parts absinthe and cognac, credited to the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Very strong.

Earthquake ingredients

Cognac30 ml (1 oz)
Absinthe30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make an Earthquake

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
None
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Earthquake: quick answers

How strong is a Earthquake?
About 40% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 24 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Earthquake?
About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Earthquake served in?
A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Earthquake have?
2 in total: Cognac and absinthe. Simple enough to make at home.

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