The Ritual of Absinthe

Celebrating the Green Fairy


History Short

Absinthe was first used in ancient Greece for its herbal assets. Though invented in Switzerland,
it has always been more associated with France. During the Algerian war (1844-1847), French
soldiers were issued this as a preventative to fever. Returning to France, they brought the taste
of Absinthe back with them. By 1910, the French were producing/consuming over 30 million
litres a year, which eventually led to its ban in 1915. Even then, the drink remained so popular
that it continued to be sold in disguised forms (including hair tonic bottles) as late as the
1920’s and 1930’s. Prepared with the wormwood plant, thought to be a narcotic due to one of
its key constituents being a volatile oil called thujone, known for its hallucinogenic properties
due to it being a stimulant, acting upon the same receptors in the brain as THC (TetraHydro-
Cannabinol – in Cannabis Sativa – Marijuana).This was also viewed as the reason for its
addictive tendencies and why it was banned. In looking back, one could say that the milligram
content of thujone they used may have been too high during the production and bottling of the
liqueur. If so, then a simple mg content reduction could have solved some problems. Absinthe is
a potent-high proof liqueur distilled from wormwood and flavored with a variety of herbs, mainly
anise. Diluted with cool water, it turns to a milky green-yellow (Opaline) color. Absinthe hit its
peak from 1880-1914, naming it the “great collective binge”. Hemingway referred to it as “Idea
changing liquid alchemy”. It was sipped by many prominent artists and writers of the day,
including Picasso, Monet, Baudelaire, Van Gogh, Lautrec, Gauguin, and Oscar Wilde.
Responsible for heightening the awareness of some of the world’s most gifted artists, myth
has it that wormwood lines the path out of the Garden of Eden. If you’re ever in Paris, visit
the Absinthe Museum.


Artemisia absinthium

Wormwood

Origin and Medicinal background

Part used – Fresh leaves, aerial parts (fresh and dried). Native to Europe, it now grows wild in
central Asia and in eastern parts of the U.S. It is also cultivated in temperate regions worldwide.
A perennial reaching 3 ft, with gray-green stems and feathery leaves, both covered in fine hairs.
The aerial parts are harvested in late summer. There are seven other species of artemisia with
a medicinal use. In the past, wormwood was one of the main flavorings in vermouth (whose
name is German for wormwood). Wormwood was called absinthium by the Romans from
the Latin word absinthial meaning “bitter”, and the Anglo-Saxon word wermode meaning
“waremood” or “mind preserver”, and the Old English wermod meaning “spirit mother”. The
Greeks dedicated wormwood to the goddess Artemisia, claiming it counteracted the poisons
of hemlock and mushrooms. Contained within the leaves and aerial parts, and during the
medicinal extraction of, is an essential oil of wormwood containing the chemical constituent
thujone (“tou - zhon”), a known hallucinogen and stimulant to the brain when excessive doses
(or drinks) are consumed. Other herbs containing thujone are sage, tansy, and arbor vitae (up
to 60%). Due to its aromatic bitter actions, it has a strong tonic effect on the digestive system,
increasing stomach acid and bile production, therefore improving the absorption of nutrients.
This makes it beneficial for those who suffer from anemia. If a tincture is taken regularly, it
slowly strengthens the body to return to full vitality after a prolonged illness. It also acts as an
anti-inflammatory and as a mild anti-depressant. Wormwood has been used medicinally to
expel intestinal worms for over 3,500 years.


Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder


Legalities

It is now produced in France once again, and distributed throughout the U.K. It has never been
illegal in the Czech Republic, Spain, or the United Kingdom to make, sell, or drink Absinthe.
Several brands are available in and outside of Prague, with different milligram contents of
thujone. It has been banned in the United States since 1912, until early 2008 when it became
legal again. The EU (European Union) law designates the maximum allowed limit of thujone
content during bottling at 10 mg/kg. In regards to purchasing for personal consumption in a
country where it is illegal to produce or sell the original Absinthe, certain countries allow a
bottle or two through customs at the airport, as well as through mail order – personal use only,
not for sale. I did this myself by mail order in 2002. I placed an order for one full 750 ml bottle
and three absinthe kits containing one miniature bottle, the La Fee slatted absinthe spoon with
the eye in the center, and some sugar cubes. I received the package in the mail about 5 days
later, shipped from Paris to Los Angeles. No problems at all, and a surprisingly quick arrival.

Like anything, it is not to be abused or consumed in large quantities, unless you’re not leaving
the house for the night! Moderation and enjoyment is the key. With any alcohol, it is a high
enough priority to pour responsibly from one side of the bar, and drink responsibly from the
other side. But with Absinthe normally being produced well above 120 proof (60%ABV), it is
an even higher concern to take closer care of yourself and others during the course of
participating in this fine liqueur. No harm – No foul.


Absinthe is not so absent from the world market


Absinthe is now legal and available to purchase in the United States.

Some brands available

LaBoheme is a company who has offices in both London and Prague, and distributes
the following brands throughout Eastern and Western Europe, and worldwide delivery:
Go to:  
www.LaBoheme.uk.com

Absinthe Original – 140 Proof – 10 mg/kg of thujone
( Besides the standard bottle, it is also produced in a handmade, highly polished
stainless steel flask – 140 ml – approx. 5 ounces)

Absinthe King – 140 Proof – 10 mg/kg of thujone
Absinthe King Gold – 140 Proof – 100 mg/kg of thujone

Hills Absinthe – 140 Proof – 1.5 mg/kg of thujone

Absinthe Pilsner – 140 Proof – 9 mg/kg of thujone
( Also comes in a hand made ceramic bottle – collector’s item)

Absinthe Schulz – 120 Proof – 2.7 mg/kg of thujone

La Fee is the brand out of France, developed by Marie-Claude Delahaye, lecturer in cellular
biology at the University of Pierre & Marie Curie in Paris, and founder and curator of the
Absinthe Museum. The liqueur is 136 Proof, but the mg/kg content of thujone is not listed
anywhere on the bottle or on their website. I’ve even Emailed them a couple times asking
them what the exact content is at bottling, but I never received a response back. The content
is either 10 mg/kg or less, due to EU law. This brand is also available for worldwide delivery.
Go to:
 www.eAbsinthe.com

Mari Mayans is a brand out of Ibiza, Spain that sells 140 Proof and 110 Proof
bottles of Absinthe. Mg/kg thujone content not listed.

                  Worldwide delivery available – Go to:
www.absenta.com                              

The Absinthe Shop is an on-line purchasing site for these following brands:
Logan Distribution out of Albany, New York now imports these into the U.S.,
for personal consumption only. Contact by phone at 518-472-1767
Go to:
www.absinth.com

Sebor Absinth – 110 Proof – 8 mg/kg of thujone

Logan Fils Suisse La Blanche – 136 Proof – 30 mg/kg of thujone

Logan Fils Commercial recipe – 136 Proof – 10 mg/kg of thujone       

Sebor Absinth – the original – is also available on  
www.seborabsinth.com    
along with the sipping pipe – modeled on drinking vessels used by Bohemian noblemen.
The Absinthe spoon collection and many other products are also available for purchase.

You can also check the internet for a wide variety of other brands.

Purchasing by credit card

All are secure shopping sites, and purchasing by credit card is easy.
Currency conversions available on all websites.
Shipping arrivals are surprisingly fast.


“Crystal Clear in the bottle, Potent Emerald in the glass”


Ritual Preparation – The French way

Pour one shot of La Fee into a footed or stemmed glass. Place a slatted spoon on top of glass.
Place one sugar lump/cube on the spoon. Drip six to eight parts iced water slowly through the
sugar and into the absinthe. Stir mixture with the spoon.
The cloudy effect is known as “louche”, and is now ready to drink.

Ritual Preparation – The Czech way

Pour one shot of Absinthe Original in a small tumbler. Take a teaspoon of sugar, lift the glass
at a slight angle, and dip the spoon in the absinthe so that the sugar absorbs the liquid. Pull the
spoon out, and put the glass back flat on the table. Holding the spoon in the center at the top of
the glass, ignite the sugar. Let it burn for a minute or so, as the sugar will bubble and begin to
carmelize. Once the flame begins to die down, stir the shot of absinthe with the sugared spoon,
putting out all flames. Add an equal measure of water as individually desired, and some ice if
required.


An Absinthe recipe from scratch

Ingredients

1 Pint Vodka     2 teaspoons Wormwood, crumbled     2 teaspoons Anise seeds, crumbled
½ teaspoon Fennel seeds     4 Cardamom pods     ½ teaspoon Coriander, ground
2 teaspoons Angelica root, chopped

Preparation

Steep wormwood in vodka for 48 hours. Remove/extract the remains, add the rest and steep
for one week.  Age.  It is illegal to make Absinthe in several countries.



Creative Cocktails with Absinthe


Absence

GLASS – Chimney        ICE – Crushed        PREP – Muddle, shake & strain over Ice

Muddle the following in a shaker tin or glass:
pinch of brown sugar     4 white grapes     4 lime wedges     4 mint leaves
add Ice and the following:
½ oz  Absinthe     1oz  Citron vodka     ½ oz  pear liqueur
Strain in, and Top with  apple juice     Garnish – mint sprig and 3 grapes



Absent Days

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  peach schnapps     ¼ oz  raspberry puree
dash  simple syrup     ½ oz  orange juice



Absent Jack

GLASS – Rocks        ICE – Crushed        PREP – Blend with no Ice

2 oz  Absinthe     1oz  Cointreau     2 oz  fresh water     24 Redcurrants
Tea strain over Ice in glass



Absinthe Bollyside

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  gin     ½ oz  Jack Daniels     ¼ oz  peach schnapps
1oz  Red Bull energy drink     dash  cranberry juice



Absinthe Cleverly

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

Rim the glass with either sugar or salt

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  Grand Marnier



Absinthe Cocktail

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     3 dashes  Benedictine
2 dashes  bitters     1oz  fresh water



Absinthe Curacao Frappe

GLASS – Champagne flute        ICE – Crushed (in glass)        PREP – Stir & Strain

1oz  Absinthe    ½ oz  curacao (clear, dry)     
1 teaspoon  lemon juice     ¼ oz  orange juice        
Garnish – thin slice of orange



Absinthe Eye
aka Glad Eye Cocktail

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

¾ oz  Absinthe      ½ oz  peppermint schnapps



Absinthe Flip

GLASS – Delmonico        PREP – Shake & Strain

½ oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Cointreau     ¼ oz  lemon juice
1 egg     1 teaspoon  sugar
Garnish – dust with nutmeg



Absinthe Fizz

GLASS – Highball        PREP – Shake & Strain

1½ oz  Absinthe     juice of ½  lemon     1 teaspoon  sugar     1 egg white
Strain in, and fill with  club soda



Absinthe Fountain

GLASS – Margarita/Coupette        PREP – As follows

Rim the glass with sugar

Crush a lemon wedge in the bottom of the glass
Add 1oz  Absinthe        Ignite the contents
As the sugar starts to burn on the rim, stir, then fill with champagne



Absinthe Margarita

GLASS – Tumbler        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Shake & Strain

Rim the glass with salt

¾ oz  Absinthe     ¾ oz  Tequila     ½ oz  triple sec     
juice of 1 lime     1oz  sweet & sour     
Strain in, and float with ¼ oz  Grand Marnier
Garnish – slice of lime



Absinamon Martini

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Cinnamon schnapps     
½ oz  apple schnapps          dash  apple juice
Garnish – slice of apple



Absinthe Martini

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Stir & Strain

Pour a dash of Absinthe into the empty glass, swirling/coating the inside

Strain in the following:
2 oz  gin     ½ oz  dry vermouth     
Garnish – onion-stuffed olive



Absinthe Minded Martini

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

3 oz  Bombay Sapphire gin     ½ oz  Absinthe    
atomize glass with dry vermouth
Strain in, and float a ¼ oz lace of Grand Marnier over the top
Garnish – twist of orange peel



Absinthe Sour

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

¼ oz  Absinthe    ¾ oz  lemon juice     ½ oz  simple syrup



Absinthe Special

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

¾ oz  Absinthe     ¼ oz  gin     ¼ oz  simple syrup
dash  orange bitters     dash  bitters



Absinthe Suisee

GLASS – Rocks        ICE – Crushed        PREP – Stir & Strain over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     juice of ½  lemon     juice of ¼  lime     pinch of  sugar



Absolution

GLASS – Collins       ICE – Cubed or Cracked       PREP – Shake & Strain over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     2 oz  Krupnik honey liquor     1 teaspoon  ginger liqueur
splashes of the following juices:    lime     orange     apple
Strain in, and Top with  ginger ale



Applesinth

GLASS – Tumbler        ICE – Crushed        PREP – Shake & Strain over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  apple schnapps     juice of ½  lime
1oz  passionfruit syrup     2 oz  apple juice
Garnish – twist of lime



Atom Bomb

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

¾ oz  Absinthe     ¾ oz  brandy



B 55

GLASS – Pousse or Cordial        PREP – Layer pour in order

½ oz each of the following:
coffee liqueur      Irish cream      Absinthe



Black Daisy

GLASS – Pousse or Cordial        PREP – Layer pour in order

½ oz each of the following:
Kahlua     Bailey’s Irish cream     Tia Maria     Absinthe



Bloody Absinthe

GLASS – Tumbler        ICE –Cubed or Cracked        PREP – As follows

Add the following accents (to taste) over Ice in glass:
worcestershire sauce     tabasco sauce     salt     pepper

Then pour the following to fill:
1½ oz  Absinthe     fill with  tomato juice
Garnish – slice of lime and fresh vegetable of choice



The Bohemian

GLASS – Old fashioned        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  creme de cassis     juice of ½  lime     
2 oz  cranberry juice        Strain in, and Top with club soda
Garnish – twist of orange peel



Bohemian Mule

GLASS – Highball        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

First, squeeze the juice of ½  lime into the bottom of glass
add Ice, and the following:    1oz  Absinthe     fill with  ginger beer



Bull Rush

GLASS – Tumbler or Pint        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

1oz  vodka     1oz  Absinthe     1 can  Red Bull energy drink
Garnish – slice of lime



Buttercup

GLASS – Pousse or Snifter        PREP – Layer in  or  Pour straight

½ oz each of the following:     
dark creme de cacao     butterscotch schnapps     Absinthe



Cafe de Paris

GLASS – Tulip        PREP – Blend with Ice

1oz  gin     1 teaspoon  Absinthe     1 tablespoon  sweet cream     1 egg



Casino

GLASS – Champagne flute        PREP – As follows

Soak a sugar cube in a ¼ oz of Absinthe, and place cube in flute
fill slowly with chilled champagne, and add a dash of brandy over Top
Garnish – twist of lemon peel



Catherine Zeta-Jones

GLASS – Cocktail        ICE – Crushed        PREP – Pour over Ice

With a glass half-filled with Crushed Ice,
add 1oz each of the following:
Creme de Mure     Mandrin vodka     Absinthe     chilled champagne



Cherry Aid

GLASS – Champagne flute        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  sloe gin     ½ oz  cherry vodka
dashes of the following:    
maraschino liqueur or syrup     simple syrup     lemon juice
Strain in, and fill with chilled champagne



China Blue

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

Rim the glass with sugar

1oz  Absinthe     ¾ oz  fresh lime juice     
½ oz  ginger syrup or liqueur     1 inch cube of freshly chopped ginger



Colonial Rot

GLASS – Highball      ICE – Cubed or Cracked      PREP – Shake & Strain over Ice

1oz  Citron vodka     1oz  Absinthe     
½ oz  simple syrup     ½ oz  fresh lime juice     5  mint leaves
Strain in, and split–fill  with club soda and cold lemonade
Garnish – extract the mint leaves from the shaker



Deadman’s Mule

GLASS – Tall        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Goldschlager     ¾ oz  orgeat syrup     
¾ oz  lime juice     Top with  ginger beer



Decadent Martini

GLASS – Martini or Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

Rim the glass with sugar

¾ oz  Absinthe     ¾ oz  Grand Marnier     
½ oz  lemon sugar     ¼ oz  simple syrup



Desire

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

½ oz  Absinthe     1½ oz  lemon juice
1 teaspoon  sugar or simple syrup   



The Dixie

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

½ oz  dry gin     ¼ oz  Absinthe     ¼ oz  dry vermouth



Eden’s Apple

GLASS – Collins        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Build over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Midori     ½ oz  green Chartreuse
splash  apple juice     Top with  ginger ale
Garnish – slice of apple



Flamed Absinthe

GLASS – Sour        PREP – As follows

Dip a teaspoon of sugar  into 1oz  Absinthe – poured in glass
Ignite the sugar in spoon and let it caramelize
Once the flame dies out, stir it into the absinthe
Add desired amount of fresh water until it louches



Flaming Absinth Passion

GLASS – Double-shot        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  passionfruit syrup     1oz  apple juice     
dash  lime juice     splash  simple syrup
Strain in, and float 1oz  Absinthe over the Top and ignite
Blow out and consume



Green Demon

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  vodka     juice of ½  lime     dash  simple syrup
dash  orange bitters     6  small tip mint leaves



Green Fairy

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  fresh lemon juice     1oz  fresh water
pinch of sugar     ½  egg white     dash  bitters



Green Rose

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Citron vodka     1oz  white creme de cacao
1 teaspoon  rose petal marmalade     dash  lemon juice
Garnish – twist of lemon peel



Green Tear

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     2 oz  cranberry juice     1oz  Indian tonic water
Garnish – slice of lemon



Hallucinating Melon

GLASS – Pousse or Tall shot        PREP – Layer pour in

½ oz each of the following:     
Midori      Bailey’s Irish cream      Absinthe



Halloween Slash

GLASS – Tumbler       ICE – Cubed or Cracked       PREP – Shake & Strain over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  peach schnapps     ½ oz  lemon liqueur
3 oz  cranberry juice     splash  orange juice



Hammer of the Gods

GLASS – Shot        PREP – Layer pour

1oz  Tuaca     ¼ oz  Absinthe
Ignite, blow out, and suck the Tuaca through the Absinthe with a straw



Hemingway

GLASS – Champagne flute        PREP – Pour straight in

1oz  Absinthe     Top with chilled champagne



Hemingway Revolution

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

Rim the glass with sugar

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  Chambord     ½ oz  fraise     
½ oz  creme de cassis     splash  cranberry juice



Hemingway’s Dream

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  fresh lemon juice     1 cube  Demerara sugar
a palm full of fresh mint



Hills and Flowers

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1¼ oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Pisang Ambon     ½ oz  apple juice
¼ oz  fresh lime juice     dash of honey
Garnish – edible flower



Iceberg

GLASS – Shot        PREP – Layer pour

¾ oz  Irish cream     ¾ oz  Absinthe



I. V. F.

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Tia Maria     ½ oz  Tuaca     1oz  espresso coffee
Strain in, and float a thin layer of cream over the Top



Knock Out

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

½ oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  dry gin     ½ oz  French vermouth     
1 teaspoon  white creme de menthe



Make No Plans

GLASS – Highball        ICE – Cubed or CRacked        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Mandarine Napoleon     juice of ½  lime
Strain in, and Top with cold lemonade
Garnish – mint sprig



Merlin’s Picasso

GLASS – Old fashioned        ICE – Cracked        PREP – Pour straight in

1oz  Citron vodka     ½ oz  Drambuie     ½ oz  Absinthe     
Top with  Merlins energy drink     Garnish – slice of lime



Millenium

GLASS – Champagne flute        PREP – Layer pour in

½ oz  raspberry liqueur     ½ oz  Absinthe     
Layer fill with chilled champagne



Momisette

GLASS – Tumbler        ICE – Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

2 oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  orgeat syrup     
stir in, and Top with chilled water



Moranguito

GLASS – Shot        PREP – Layer pour in

¼ oz  grenadine     ½ oz  tequila     ½ oz  Absinthe



Moulin Rouge

GLASS – Tumbler        ICE – Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

1oz  Archers     ½ oz  Absinthe     splash  grenadine     
Top with Merlins energy drink
Garnish – mint leaves



Pedra (stone)

GLASS – Shot        PREP – Pour straight in

¼ oz each of the following:
tequila     vodka      black rum      Irish cream     grenadine
Mix together, then layer ¼ oz  Absinthe over the Top
Ignite, blow out and shoot



Psycho Surfer

GLASS – Collins        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Build over Ice

¾ oz  Absinthe     ¾ oz  Parfait Amour     
3 oz  tonic water     Top float with 1oz  cognac
Garnish – twist of lemon peel



Remember the Maine

GLASS – Rocks        PREP – Stir & Strain

Rinse glass with a dash of Absinthe, then strain in the following:
1¾ oz  bourbon     ½ oz  cherry brandy     
¼ oz  sweet vermouth     dash  orange bitters
Garnish – cherry



Sazerac

GLASS – Rocks        PREP – Shake & Strain

Coat the inside of the glass with Absinthe
Strain in the following:
1½ oz  rye whiskey     1 teaspoon  simple syrup     
2 dashes  Peychaud’s bitters        
Garnish – twist of lemon peel



Sea Fizz

GLASS – Highball        PREP – Shake & Strain

1½ oz  Absinthe     juice of ½  lemon     pinch of sugar     1 egg white
Strain in, and fill with  club soda



Six Pack

GLASS – Collins       ICE – Cubed  or Cracked       PREP – Shake & Strain over Ice

½ oz each of the following:
Absinthe     vodka     Goldschlager     Jagermeister
dash  peach bitters        Strain in, and Top with champagne



The Suisse

GLASS – Cocktail        PREP – Shake & Strain

1–1½ oz  Absinthe     4 dashes  anisette     1 egg white



Thunder of the Gods

GLASS – Shot        PREP – Layer pour

1oz  Monasterium     ¼ oz  Absinthe
Ignite, let burn for a few seconds,
blow out and suck the monasterium through the absinthe with a straw



TNT

GLASS – Old fashioned        PREP – Stir & Strain

1¼ oz  Absinthe     ¾ oz  cognac     
splash  Cointreau     dash  bitters
Garnish – wedge of orange



Tokyo Dream

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

Rim the glass with chocolate syrup, then chill to harden in the frig
1¼ oz  Absinthe     1oz  white creme de cacao     
½ oz  white creme de menthe     
Garnish – mint sprig



Tokyo Melon

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake &  fine Strain

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  Midori     a chunk of fresh galia melon
Garnish – wedge of melon



Tomate

GLASS – Tumbler        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

3 oz  Absinthe     3 teaspoons grenadine     
Stir in , and Top with chilled water



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GLASS – Old fashioned        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     2 oz  cranberry juice     1oz  orange juice



True Absinthe Drip

GLASS – Rocks        PREP – As follows

Pour 1oz  Absinthe in the bottom of the glass
With 1 cube of sugar on a spoon over the top center of the glass,
trickle ice water over the sugar, the drips mix with the absinthe
causing a louche, resembling liquid alchemy
Ratio – The 1oz of absinthe  to  3–5  parts of water to taste



Valhalla

GLASS – Highball        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  blackcurrant vodka     ½ oz  triple sec
splash of  passionfruit juice     juice of ½  lime     4 mint leaves
Garnish – mint sprig



Viagra Falls

GLASS – Martini        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     1oz  apple schnapps     1oz  water     dash  orange bitters
Garnish – twist an orange peel over a flame, landing the oil in glass



Vincent VG

GLASS – Shot        PREP – Chill & Strain

¾ oz  Chambord     ½ oz  fresh lemon juice     
Strain in, and float ¾ oz  Absinthe over the Top        
Ignite, blow out and shoot



Vinyl Sunset

GLASS – Collins        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Build over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  creme de cassis     splash  lime juice
fill with club soda or lemonade



Voodoo Pigalle

GLASS – Rocks        PREP – Shake & Strain

1oz  Absinthe     ½ oz  Midori     ½ oz  green Chartreuse     
dash  simple syrup     splash  lemon juice



Wharf Rat

GLASS – Pint        ICE – Crushed        
PREP – Build over Ice  or  Shake & Strain over Ice

1oz each of the following:
white rum     apricot brandy     grenadine
3 oz  orange juice     Top with 1oz  Absinthe



Wildemule

GLASS – Tumbler        ICE – Cubed or Cracked        PREP – Pour over Ice

1oz  Absinthe     juice of ½  lime     fill with  ginger ale