Absinthe is an anise-flavored spirit derived from a unique blend of flowers and herbs, most notably Artemisia Absinthium, which is commonly referred to as "Grande Wormwood" together with green anise and sweet fennel. Mephisto Absinthe obtains its green color from the chlorophyll of the herbs and flowers used in production unlike other artificially colored brands. It was falsely portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug by temperance movements and subsequently made illegal to import. Now that the ban is over, this iconic spirit is available once again in the United States. Mephisto is still prepared by hand in Austria, and uses an original century old secret recipe. Because of this meticulous and traditional process, Mephisto Absinthe is truly an experience to behold. Traditionally, Mephisto is enjoyed neat. Place a sugar cube on a perforated spoon above the Absinthe. Carefully drip water, drop by drop, to melt the sugar through the spoon. This will cause the Absinthe to become cloudy, an effect similar to ouzo, while at the same time releasing its bouquet into the air.
Pour 1 oz of Echte Kroatzbeere Blackberry Liqueur into a shot glass. Layer 1 oz of Mephisto Absinthe on top of it.
Death in the AfternoonPour 2 oz of Mephisto Absinthe into a flute glass. Add cold Champagne. Or do it the other way around and layer the Mephisto on the Champagne. Invented by Ernest Hemingway.
