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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.

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The Absinthe Drip

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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Absinthe Links

Absinthe
Buyers Guide
The Wormwood Society
Absinthe information and resources
la Fee Verte
Absinthe information and resources

Google Blogs

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Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Absinthe, a distilled, highly alcoholic, anice flavored spirit made from flowers, leaves and other herbs, was made popular by the bohemians in late 19 th and early 20 th century Paris. The spirit, which has a natural green color, is often referred to ...
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