A Guide to Civilized Drinking

Absinthe is made from Grand Wormwood and has been illegal in the United States since 1912. Absinthe was traditionally green in color and known as “the green fairy.”  October's Cocktail of the Month is made with Absente, the modern version of the original Absinthe recipe. The Grand Wormwood has been replaced with a less bitter cousin, Southern Wormwood. 

Absinthe

Absinthe has a wonderful color, green. A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?   Oscar Wilde, Poet & Writer 1854-1900

Absinthe has a wonderful color, green. A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset? - See more at: http://www.absente.com/#sthash.3bTTwdav.dpuf

Click on the image to visit the Absente website where you will discover cocktail recipes, history, and more fun stuff about Absinthe

Yea, I know it's expensive - about $50 a bottle, but unless you drink it straight (not recommended), a bottle will last a long time.