Invented by Christain Dorflinger, the Dorflinger cocktail is made of Gin and Absinthe. The gin gives the drink a botanical flavor, while the absinthe provides a anise-like taste. Dorflinger was created in the early 1900s by Christain Dorflinger, a German immigrant who owned a glassworks factory in New York. The Dorflinger company supplied glassware to many of the most famous bars and restaurants in New York City, including the Waldorf Astoria and the Plaza Hotel. The Dorflinger cocktail was named after its creator and quickly became a favorite among New York's high society. The drink remained popular throughout the years and can still be found on menu's at some of the city's most prestigious establishments.