Absinthe

The Sazerac is the oldest cocktail we know of and is in fact that first contail ever made. Invented in the mid 1800s, a Sazerac requires you to light up a sugar cube for show. The Sazerac is a drink that must be practiced, tested, tasted, and practiced again. Like a good mart ...more

This video shows you the right way to prepare your Bohemian absinthe.

Learn how to make absinthe in the comfort of your own home in this free home brew video series from our professional bartender and home brewer. Part 1 of 16 - How to Make an Absinthe home brew recipe. Make an Absinthe home brew recipe - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch thi ...more

A proper way to prepare your absinthe with a fountain. NEVER use any flame or fire with absinthe. Just slow, steady cold water and you're set. Enjoy.

If you want to serve some absinthe at home, you'll be surprised at how delicate the process is! It involves a specially slotted spoon, a sugar cube and a slow-drip absinthe fountain. It's a mysterious process which clouds the alcoholic drink, resulting in a milky opalescence w ...more

Cosmos and martinis are forever excellent go-to cocktails when you're out sipping at the bar, but sometimes it's nice to spice things up and try something a little more...stimulating. Watch this video to learn how to mix an absinthe mojito. The Mojito was invented in Cuba in ...more

A professional kit to make your own Absinthe. The absinthe will have the same taste as the original drink from the 19th and early 20th century.

This video explain the mixture of absinthe curacao frappe cocktail. The word "absinthe" comes from the ancient greek word "Absinthion" which means undrinkable. To mix this cocktail, the ingredients you need are: Lemon juice - 1 tsp Orange - 1 slice Orange juice - 2 tsp Triple ...more

This is an impressive bar trick to do, but since it involves fire and huffing you should not attempt it if you're a lightweight or new to absinthe. Paul Nathan demonstrates the Czech Huffing Ritual. Most absinthe enthusiasts shun any serving method involving fire, this one in ...more

Absinthe and caviar have extremely strong, distinctive flavors that many folks can't handle easily on their own, but adrenaline rush connoisseurs will get a kick out of the recipe presented in this video. Combining absinthe with caviar, you'll make a distinctive tasting caviar ...more

A little demonstration on how to prepare absinthe.

This Halloween, serve up a treat to your friends and children with these spooky ghost-shaped meringues. If you love meringue desserts, this will be quite the Halloween treat, with their adorable anise eyes. You don't need to be an expert to create these spooky guys, so don't ...more

If you're a true liqueur conoisseur you know that the way you pour and mix a drink is just as important as the quality of the liqueurs that compose the drink. In this video, Paul Nathan shows us how to pour a traditional Czech style absinthe. Most absinthe enthusiasts frown ...more

Looking for other ways to enjoy absinthe? Try this delicious, smooth cocktail - the Sazerac. You will need: 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 ounce water, 6 dashes absinthe, 2 ounces rye whiskey, 1/4 - 1/2 ounce Herbsaint and a strip of lemon peel for garnish. Make a smooth Sazerac cock ...more

Few liquors have as romantic a past as the mysterious absinthe. This video shows you the history of this drink (somtimes called the Green Fairy), and then how to prepare (or louche) the drink properly. Remember to use ice cold water, and only set it on fire if you're using lau ...more

Check out Esquire Magazine's feature "Ask a Beautiful Woman" to learn how to prepare exotic concoction absinthe. Famed absinthe sippers include Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde. Get in on the magic of the green fairy. Model and bar owner Angela shows Annabella how to prepare ...more

Learn how to prepare absinthe, the classic drink of Van Gogh and many other depressed French painters! This video features a great and simple how to mix absinthe along with a cool soundtrack--it's sure to get you seeing the Green Fairie in no time! Absinthe has never been so s ...more

The French are very particular about food presentation and preparation to achieve the best flavor, so it only makes sense that they have a specialized way of pouring absinthe into a glass. Watch this absinthe video in which Paul Nathan shows us how to pour a traditional Frenc ...more

Absinthe is a legendary drink prized by artists, writers, and intellectuals for their "magical" ability to stimulate the imagination (ie. to make people hallucinate) and spawn artistic endeavor. Learn how to mix up an absinthe frappe by watching this video. Sours or frappes ...more

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