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Absinthe: Introducing The Green Fairy

Absinthe is a strong spirit distilled with wormwood, anise and aromatic herbs. Absinthe is probably best known for its popularity in late 19th and early 20th century Paris, in particular amongst artists, musicians, writers and bohemians.

On this lens you'll find links, clips, information, absinthe cocktails and all you need to enjoy the unique taste of the green fairy.

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Personally I prefer to omit the sugar and take my absinthe diluted with water (around five parts water to one part absinthe). However sugar is traditionally added by placing a sugar cube on a perforated spoon an slowly dripping water over the sugar cube into a glass containing a shot of absinthe. When the absinthe starts to turn cloudy give it a taste, if it's still too strong add more water. I favour 5:1 parts water to absinthe but experiment and find the best strength for you.

Absinthe Martini

2 oz gin
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1/8 tsp absinthe

Stir with ice and strain into a martini glass

Weepers Joy

1 oz absinthe
1 oz vino vermouth
1 oz Kummel
1/2 tsp sugar syrup
2 dashes curacao

Stir well with crushed ice, strain into a cocktail glass and enjoy!

Absinthe Cocktail

1 1/2 oz Absinthe
1 1/2 oz Water
1 dash Syrup
1 dash Angostura Bitters

Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

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SandyPeaks Jul 19, 2011 @ 6:09 pm | delete

Always wanted to try this - sounded rather decadent!

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JaguarJulie Nov 26, 2010 @ 8:23 am | delete

I've never tried Absinthe for myself, but have been to a "party" where a friend of mine imbibed on that and had quite an experience!

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Clairwil May 23, 2008 @ 11:46 am | delete

Some brands do, others don't but there is a school of thought that it's really the high alcohol content that gives absinthe it's trippy quality.

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funwithtrains May 19, 2008 @ 6:44 pm | delete

Interesting -- for some reason I thought Absinthe used to have a narcotic in it. Does the Absinthe that is legal today still have thujone?