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Absinthe

The legendary green fairy, back from the dead and far better than its scandalous reputation. High-proof and driven by anise, fennel and wormwood, it is built for the slow theatre of the drip ritual: ice water trickled over a sugar cube until the spirit turns cloudy and aromatic. Equal parts drink and ceremony, and a fascinating cocktail ingredient in tiny doses. Treat it with respect and a lot of water. Patience rewarded.