Drink Fri Jun 20 2008
Happy Hour: Sirène Absinthe Verte
We reported recently that the always enjoyable North Shore Distillery began distilling a new product, Sirène Absinthe Verte. I recently had an opportunity to try this delicious beverage.
Sirène has a beautiful deep emerald hue. The aroma boasts a very pungent anise, with some citrus and pine notes. The highly herbal flavor is spicy and well-balanced. It tastes delicious neat, but is also refreshing in the traditional "La Louche" style. Mix 3 parts very cold distilled water with 1 part absinthe (or alternatively, add 3 ice cubes to your absinthe for a slow transformation). The absinthe will mellow slightly, allowing you to better taste the myriad herbal flavors. It will also take on a beautiful opalescence as it clouds.
You won't experience any of the purported psychoactive effects, but at 60% ABV you could easily get quite drunk.
- Gemma Petrie
Erin @ The Skinny Gourmet Mon Jun 23 2008, 9:06PM +
What a lovely and detailed description of this particular absinthe. A whole new set of terms to describe the experience, based on the lexicon of wine. Nice!