Absinthe Blog

Absinthe cocktails are as numerous and varied as the myths and legends that surround the distilled adult beverage. The cocktails listed here are all creations of enthusiasts of The Green Fairy from times near and far. Let it be known that absinthe in its traditional form is a highly alcoholic, twice-macerated distillate that is flavored heavily of anise. Modern spins have been induced upon the original recipes and methods of production defiling the authentic properties of absinthe proper. First, the traditional drink in pure form, Absinthe louche:

Traditional Louche
1 shot (1 to 1 ½ ounces) of Absinthe is poured in a glass.
A special slotted spoon is the placed in a centered fashion atop the glass. (In absence of such a spoon, a tea strainer can be used.)
A sugar cube is placed upon the slotted spoon.
Ice cold water is slowly drizzled over the sugar cube until it is completely dissolved and the Absinthe is diluted to a ratio between 3:1 and 5:1.
*True connoisseurs of absinthe would used no sugar*
The exposure of certain non water-soluble herbal components of absinthe causes the concoction to cloud up. The resulting mixture, in its now opaque form, is called a louche.

And now, some of the modern spins:

Absinthe Minded
1 shot Absinthe.
1 shot coffee liqueur.
1 shot Bailey’s Irish Cream.
Layer these ingredients in a chilled Collins glass and sip slowly. To skip the sipping will most probably lead you to the floor!

The Absinthe Eye
1 shot Absinthe.
1 shot peppermint liqueur.
Shake together with ice and serve in a whiskey glass.
Too many of these and at least one of your eyes will lose the ability to see!

The Sea Captain
2 shots Absinthe.
The juice of ½ lemons.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the Absinthe into a chilled glass. Sip with ease or fall to your knees, mate! Prevents more than scurvy.