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The Green Fairy, or formally known as Absinthe. Absinthe is a spirit with a controversial past. It was is an anise flavored liquor that is distilled with wormwood. It was banned in the United States in 1912 because it was said to have hallucinogenic qualities. People claimed to see a green fairy every time absinthe touched their lips. A few years ago, the United States deemed absinthe legal again so it can be found in any liquor store. This first absinthe drink, the Corpse Reviver #2, is an expensive one! So if you are on a budget the second absinthe drink I will share is you won't put a dent in your wallet. The Corpse Reviver #2 is an old fashioned cure for a hangover; for those of you who believe in the "hair of the dog," this is the drink for you. This is also a strong drink, what most people would call an old man's drink. This is for an experienced drinker. The recipe I like for it is from Liquor.com.
There is really only one way to make this beverage, but liquor.com does provide more of the history behind the drink so if you would like to read more about it this is the link: http://drinkwire.liquor.com/post/cocktail-club-post-election-corpse-revier-2?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=post#gs.iIRhK3w
Ingredients
1 oz. gin
1 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Lillet Blanc
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 dash absinthe (or an absinthe rinse)
Directions
Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake them together, and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon rind.
Background info courtesy of Liquor.com: http://www.liquor.com/spirit/absinthe/#gs.Lxitezw
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