Xenta Absenta (70cl)

Xenta Absenta is an Italian absinthe, now made at an old distillery in Moncalieri. It takes its inspiration from the original formula devised in 1792 by Dr Pierre Ordinaire, a French doctor who had moved to Switzerland. It is made by blending natural extracts of wormwood with other herbs and wild berries, and it has a characteristic emerald green colour. The aroma is delicate, with fresh aniseed and mint, and the flavour is gentle. It works in cocktails and can be served in the two traditional ways: with a flaming sugar cube, or diluted with water from a fountain.