Absinthe Blog

No sooner have Americans recovered from their first Absinthe hangover then they are now being confronted with the prospect of Absinthe cocktails.

The fact of the matter, is that expert “mixologists” have been hard at work in their laboratories creating delicious new ways to drink the 106 proof spice flavored liquor after bartenders across America reported numerous instances of having to extinguish people who spontaneously erupted into flames after consuming multiple shots of the high-octane-hooch.

The good news, is that the people are all OK and the Absinthe cocktails that are now being poured in drinking establishments across the land are said to be tasty and strong.

In fact, it is the makers of Kubler Absinthe, who by the way know a few things about it, being that they are the oldest distiller of the magic liquid in Switzerland that have come up some of the best rated absinthe cocktails that are currently being swilled.

So if you have ordered up your first shot of absinthe and got your eyebrows singed when you drank it, don’t despair, because the following is a couple of the proven delicious cocktail “formulas” that the folks at Kubler have so kindly provided. 

The Absinthe Cocktails

The Mint Muse
1 1/2 oz. Lucid Absinthe
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Muddled fresh Mint Leaves
Lime Wedge or slice
Topped with a splash of Sprite or 7-UP

Muddle mint leaves with the lime wedge or slice and add Lucid or Kubler absinthe. Add crushed ice and pineapple juice and mix briefly. Top with a splash of Sprite or 7-UP and add mint sprig.

Starry Night
2 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka 
1/2 oz. Lucid Absinthe 
1/2 oz. Simple mixing Syrup
Crushed chocolate cookie on moistened rim of glass
Garnish with a small scrape of Chinese Star Anise

In an ice filled shaker, add the vodka, absinthe, and mixing syrup. Shake well and strain into the chocolate cookie crumb-rimmed martini glass.  Add the scrape Chinese star anise lightly on top.

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.