# Frapped Absinthe Cocktails This Citrusy Beverage Boasts Notes of Cucumber and Lemon By M | Published 2015-10-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absinthe-cocktails References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2015/10/12/9484313/oro-absinthe-frappe-recipe) & [orosf](http://www.orosf.com/) [Absinthe cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricard) are often potent in flavor thanks to the spirit's rich liquorice-like aroma that can often be too decadent for many to enjoy. However this recipe from San Francisco eatery Oro offers a light take on the cocktail using refreshing ingredients such as cucumber and lemon to cut through the pungent taste of the absinthe. Oro's cocktail, known as the Absinthe Frappe, offers a [shaken beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inversion-nitro-cocktails) that perfectly balances the herby taste of the liquor. The cocktail calls for a high-quality absinthe topped with thinly sliced cucumber wedges, [lemon juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cointreau-citrus-spritz) and simple syrup. The cocktail is well-shaken so that the lemon and cucumber's flavors can cut through the absinthe's robust aroma and make it much more light and enjoyable on the palette. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Citrusy Absinthe Cocktails:** Exploring the use of citrus flavors to balance the strong taste of absinthe. - **Refreshing Ingredients:** Using cucumber and lemon to create a lighter and more enjoyable absinthe cocktail. - **Shaken Beverages:** Emphasizing the importance of shaking cocktails to mix flavors and achieve a balanced taste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for bars and restaurants to innovate and offer unique absinthe-based cocktails. - **Beverage:** Incorporating citrus flavors and refreshing ingredients into new absinthe cocktail recipes. - **Mixology:** Exploring new techniques and ingredients to create innovative and balanced absinthe cocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Absinthe-Infused Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-fairy-cocktail.md) - [Crystal Clear Absinthe Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devils-botany-london-absinthe.md) - [Naturally Blue Absinthe Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absinthia-absinthe-bleue.md) - [Sugar Plum Absinthe Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-fairy-liqueur.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spritz-by-sazerac.md) - [Absinthe Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-milkshakes.md) - [Low-Alcohol Lemon Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-aperitifs.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Bottled Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-absolut-cocktails.md) - [Ethical Cucumber Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-cucumber.md)