Herbsaint, And Other Anagrams

Today, we dive into a bit of New Orleans history, and discuss the first and only absinthe substitute, Legendre Herbsaint.

Recipes Discussed:

Rhythm And Soul

1/4 oz. Herbsaint

1 1/2 oz. bourbon

1/2 oz. sweet vermouth

1/2 oz. Averna Amaro

4 dashes Angostura bitters

Inspired by Greg Best's recipe, as published by Punch Magazine

Frappé a rocks glass, adding the Herbsaint, and set aside. Add remaining ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, and stir until chilled. Roll the Herbsaint and ice mixture around inside the rocks glass to coat, then strain Herbsaint into a smaller shot glass, and discard the ice. Strain the contents of the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass, and garnish with a twist of lemon peel. Serve alongside the shot of Herbsaint.

Duchess

1 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth

1 1/2 oz. dry vermouth

1/2 oz. chilled water

1/2 oz. Herbsaint

2 dash orange bitters

Based on Simon Difford's interpretation of a classic recipe

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice, and stir until chilled. Strain into chilled coupe glass.