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Absinthe

High-strength anise and wormwood spirit. In cocktails it’s used by the dash or as a rinse.

Typical strength
≈ 60% ABV
Calories per ounce
≈ 99
In the classics
6 drinks
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Spirits

Cocktails with absinthe

Corpse Reviver #21 : 1 : 1 : 1 · Gin De La Louisiane1 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Monkey Gland3 : 3 : 1 : 1 · Gin Remember the Maine4 : 1½ : 1 · Whiskey Sazerac8 : 1 · Brandy Tuxedo1 : 1 · Gin

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Swaps

Out of absinthe? In a pinch, use pastis. The drink will taste different, but it will still work.

Absinthe can stand in for pastis.

The numbers

Estimated for the category

Strength

≈ 60%

Calories

≈ 99

Sugar

≈ 0 g

Per ounce. Brands vary: check the label for strength. How we estimate