Eye Cocktail

Name: Eye Cocktail Recipe with Rum & Absinthe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Egg Yolk; 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 1 tsp Absinthe Substitute; 1 tsp Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 1 tsp Old Mr. Boston White Creme de Cacao; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Rum

The Eye Cocktail is a vintage rum-based drink that combines egg yolk, triple sec, white crème de cacao, and absinthe substitute for a smooth, creamy texture. Named for its distinctive appearance, this cocktail delivers layered herbal and citrus notes in a silky format.

🏷️Equipment: flip glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 Egg Yolk
1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar

1 tsp Absinthe Substitute

1 tsp Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec

1 tsp Old Mr. Boston White Creme de Cacao

2 oz Old Mr. Boston Rum

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Instructions

1
Shake with ice and strain into flip glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shake with ice for a full 10-15 seconds to properly emulsify the egg yolk and achieve the signature creamy texture.
Chill your coupe or cocktail glass beforehand; the cold glass keeps the drink at the right temperature.
Use fresh eggs from a reliable source if consuming raw, or substitute with pasteurized egg products for safety.
Pour slowly into the glass to preserve the foam layer and visual appeal of the drink.

Substitutions

Absinthe substitute → Pastis or Pernod (will deepen anise notes)
White Crème de Cacao → Dark crème de cacao (richer chocolate flavor, darker color)
Rum (2 oz) → Cognac or whiskey (shifts profile from tropical to warming)