5 top notch Absinthe based cocktails and history!

If you've never heard of Absinthe, you are in for something a little spectacular and out of the ordinary. This particular liquor is not meant to be sipped straight up. It's meant to be served in a specific way! There's a reason why they called this particular cocktail the Green Fairy 0_o. Here's a solid video from Pour Your Poison on the history of Absinthe, serving Absinthe and other things.



Now that you know how to serve it and a bit of the history, take a look at these crazy cocktails, which are sure to rock your socks off.


Surfer on Absinthe

Recipe
1 part Lucid Absinthe
1 part Coconut Rum
1 part Pineapple Juice




THE HULK
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1 part Absinthe
1 part Midori
3 parts Mountain Dew

Based of the Avenger Cocktails from Tipsy Bartender and EXP bar



The ABC Shooter

Recipe
1/3 Absinthe
1/3 Bacardi 151
1/3 Green Chartreuse




Absinthe Popsicles

Recipe
1 Part Absinthe
1 Part Lime Juice
1 Part Simple Syrup
4 Parts Water
Raspberries



Dragon's Breath

Recipe
1 part Absinthe
1 part Chambord