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top of the glass, pour 2 oz. of water, stir and drink. The water allows the herbs to blossom, bringing out many of the flavors that could be overpowered by the anise.

But Absente can also be the foundation for many innovative cocktails, especially the Sazerac, or to spice up more classic recipes like the Absinthe Spritz or Smoky Colada. When incorporated in an existing cocktail, or long drink, Absinthe adds an herbaceous note, but respecting the cocktail identity: a Gin tonic absinthe will still be a Gin Tonic, but with something special. Same for Mojito, Death in the Afternoon, etc.

“Absente is highly versatile. Because of its bitter flavor and sweet, fresh and

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Absente, The First legal Absinthe in the US, Creates Innovative Cocktails.

Bartenders and consumers across the U.S. have increasingly discovered the quality, versatility, and intriguing taste of absinthe. And one of the best-known and most respected authentic absinthe brand in the U.S. also happens to be the first legal absinthe to be introduced here, Absente.

The Absente portfolio - Grande Absente 138 Proof, Absente Absinthe Refined 110 Proof, and Absinthe Ordinaire 92 Proof – each have their own characteristic taste profile. They are produced at Distilleries de Provence in the South of France, following some of the oldest absinthe recipes and using the highest quality artisanal distillation methods, dating back to 1860. Ingredients are the same as a century and a half ago, including the infamous botanical wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium), which contains thujone and imparts the spirit’s distinctive bitter taste (and it’s also the component that has been accused to create hallucinations back in the 1800s.) Today, the approved level of thujone is 10mg per liter, which is what Absente contains.

Added to the wormwood are several botanicals, such as mugwort, anise, peppermint, and lemon balm, which create a very aromatic and intense taste, with a pronounced herbaceous and spicy taste, with a pleasingly bitter finish.

The traditional way to enjoy Absente is to pour 2 oz. in a glass, place an absinthe spoon with a sugar cube on

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slightly spiced taste, it mixes beautifully into numerous cocktails and adds a delicious note to so many drinks,” says Jean-Baptiste Robert, Owner of Distilleries de Provence. “It goes with bourbon, gin, mezcal, rum – that’s why we’re seeing bartenders experimenting and playing in so many innovative ways with this spirit. The only limit is your creativity!”

Most people recognize Absente by the iconic Van Gogh image on the label. Robert explains that Van Gogh was selected to represent the brand because he was known to love absinthe. Like many artists of his time, the “Green Fairy” (as absinthe is often called, due to its unique naturally green color) was said to feed artistic inspiration.

“Absente is an authentic, original, and beloved spirit, and it’s incredibly exciting to see so many consumers and bartenders discover and appreciate this extraordinary spirit,” adds Robert.