Absente Absinthe Liqueur (75cl)

Absente is a pale-green French anise spirit in the absinthe tradition, distilled in the south of France from a blend of botanicals that includes southern wormwood (Artemisia abrotanum). Star anise and liquorice lead, with light floral and citrus notes and a touch of bitter herbs underneath. Like classic absinthe, it is meant to be diluted. Drip iced water over a sugar cube on a slotted spoon, using roughly three to five parts water to one of Absente, and it clouds to a pale green as the anise oils come out of solution. It also suits a rinse or modifier in a Sazerac or Corpse Reviver No. 2. On the nose, anise dominates with a hint of citrus. The palate is bold with star anise, liquorice, bitter herbs and a wormwood backbone, and the finish is long, cooling and herbal.