Absinthe Cocktails – The Art of Crystal-Clear Spirits

Absinthe is one of the world’s most mysterious spirits, once forbidden by governments worldwide and still shrouded by mystery today. Impressionist painters like Picasso and modernist writers like Hemingway reportedly turned to absinthe’s hallucinogenic properties for help in creating works of art and writing; although some find its direct ingestion alarming, you can make use of its power by adding it into cocktails for maximum impact!

The classic way to enjoy absinthe is with ice-cold water, as this dilutes and softens its intense botanical flavors and scents. A fountain designed specifically to pour ice-cold water onto a sugar cube on an specially designed spoon within your glass is an effective way of doing this; or slowly add absinthe into a shot glass until its edges spill over with this method known as loucheing. Dilution relaxes bitterness while smoothing alcohol harshness while also dissolving oils with poor water solubility from within beverages through this method known as the loucheing process.

Absinthe cocktails are made even more unique by their louche effect, as mixing absinthe with other ingredients allows you to experience its complex taste in all its guises. From the subtle smoke of Plymouth gin in the Dorflinger cocktail to Benedictine and brandy’s floral sweetness in Chrysanthemum drinks and Corpse Reviver No 2 cocktails featuring rye whiskey and dry vermouth – each drink will delight and impress your guests alike!