Absinthe has long been plagued with myths and misconceptions surrounding it (from mere drunkenness to outright murder!), yet this light green spirit has once more come into favor with many drinkers. So how should one enjoy absinthe? “It’s actually simpler than you think!” is what might surprise some;
Historically, creating an absinthe drink involved a complex ritual: pouring one shot of absinthe into a small glass and setting a sugar cube ablaze so that its caramelization dissipates into the drink. After the flame has died down, absinthe is stirred using the spoon while slowly pouring iced water over it until all sugar dissolves and louching occurs – this allows for greater botanical and sweet notes to come through as well as making it much simpler to consume.
Absinthe Cocktails: The Art of Timeless Classics presents recipes for timeless classic cocktails made with absinthe. From its birthplace in New Orleans where absinthe first appeared to trendy bars like Los Angeles’ Varnish and London’s Lonsdale; all these drinks will surely impress both traditionalists and newcomers to absinthe alike!
But be careful as not all absinthe is produced in equal ways. Distilled absinthe is generally considered the highest quality option while cheaper varieties such as cold mixing can use flavoring essences and artificial coloring to produce low-cost options.