St. George Absinthe Verte is a Verte Absinthe from the St. George Spirits Collection brand crafted in United States.
St. George Absinthe Verte is a meticulously crafted spirit that combines traditional absinthe-making techniques with a uniquely Californian twist, featuring locally foraged herbs alongside the classic wormwood, fennel, and star anise. Interestingly, this absinthe was one of the first legally produced in the United States after the lifting of the 95-year ban, with St. George Spirits obtaining the first license to distill absinthe in 2007.
St. George Absinthe Verte stands out for its balanced, nuanced flavor profile that expertly marries traditional absinthe herbs with unexpected botanicals like star anise, mint, and stinging nettles. Unlike many mass-produced absinthes, St. George's small-batch approach allows for meticulous control over the distillation process, resulting in a spirit that's both historically authentic and distinctly Californian in character.
St. George Absinthe Verte shines in classic absinthe cocktails or sipped neat with a slow drip of ice-cold water, allowing its complex herbal notes to unfold gradually. This verdant spirit is particularly refreshing on warm summer evenings, pairing beautifully with rich, savory appetizers like pâté or strong cheeses that can stand up to its bold, anise-forward flavor profile.
Nose: Fresh herbal notes dominate, with anise and fennel at the forefront. Hints of mint, lemon balm, and star anise provide complexity. A subtle earthiness reminiscent of fresh-cut grass lingers in the background.
Palate: Bold and layered flavors unfold. Wormwood brings a characteristic bitterness, balanced by the sweetness of anise and fennel. Mint and melissa (lemon balm) add brightness. Subtle notes of basil and tarragon emerge. The mouthfeel is rich and oily, coating the tongue.
Finish: Long and warming. The herbal complexity lingers, with wormwood's bitterness and anise's sweetness fading slowly. A slight numbing sensation on the tongue is typical of quality absinthe. Faint peppery notes and a touch of citrus zest appear in the aftertaste.
St. George Absinthe Verte is crafted using a unique blend of herbs, including star anise, fennel, and the essential wormwood, which are steeped in a brandy base before being distilled. What sets this absinthe apart is the additional step of macerating fresh herbs like mint, tarragon, and stinging nettles in the distillate, giving it a vibrant green hue and complex botanical profile without the use of artificial colorants.
.75 oz of bourbon, like Angel’s Envy
.75 oz of Ramazzotti Amaro
.75 oz of Amaro Averna
.75 oz of Campari
.25 oz of Fernet Branca
Absinthe, for rinse
Put one large ice cube in a rocks glass and add absinthe.
In a mixing glass add remaining ingredients and stir to chill.
Strain absinthe out of serving glass reserving the ice and fill with the stirred cocktail.
0.5 oz Absinthe
0.5 oz Orgeat
3-4 oz chilled soda water
Fresh raspberry, for garnish
Combine Mahia, absinthe, and orgeat in a collins glass filled with ice and stir.
Top off with soda water.
Garnish with a fresh raspberry. No raspberry? Use a fragrant herb of your choice, like mint.
1 oz Savoia Orancio
2 dashes St George Absinthe Verte
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice until cold (about 10-15 seconds).
Garnish with an orange peel, expressing the oil over the top.
1.5 oz Tapatio Blanco Tequila
0.75 oz Liber & Co Classic Gum Syrup (or any simple syrup)
0.25 oz St. George Absinthe Verte (or any absinthe)
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake hard for 10 seconds and until very chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a cucumber slice
1.5 oz Tapatio Blanco Tequila
0.75 oz Liber & Co Classic Gum Syrup (or any simple syrup)
0.25 oz St. George Absinthe Verte (or any absinthe)
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake hard for 10 seconds and until very chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a cucumber slice
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