Alchemy After Dark - Spotlight on ABSINTHE

Spotlight on Absinthe

Absinthe, the "Green Fairy," is a potent herbal spirit flavored with anise, fennel, and wormwood, famous for its 19th-century artistic allure, historical bans due to mythologized hallucinogenic effects (largely debunked), and modern resurgence as a complex, aromatic spirit enjoyed traditionally with sugar and water, or in cocktails like the Sazerac. Key aspects include its high alcohol content, the role of thujone from wormwood, its distinct “louche” (clouding) with water, and its cultural ties to writers and artists. 

• Absinthe's Signature Cocktails

  • Sazerac: the official cocktail of New Orleans!

  • Death in the Afternoon: simple yet potent, Absinthe and champagne.

  • Absinthe Frappe: refreshing with mint, syrup, and water.