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Absinthe is a potent liquor, but if you enjoy the flavor of anise, it can be used successfully as a base spirit! My Fairy Godmother recipe combines the “green fairy” with elderflower, pineapple, lemon, and lime for a unique, tropically-inspired absinthe cocktail. Does absinthe cause bad trips? Nope. Absinthe was outlawed in the United States …

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Happy National Absinthe Day! I’m celebrating with this Garden Fairy cocktail that combines bold absinthe with the flavors of fresh cucumber, lime, and herbs. If you enjoy absinthe cocktails, check out my easy Absinthe Frappé recipe! What is absinthe, anyway? Many folks think that absinthe is a liqueur, but it’s actually a distilled spirit, with …

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Spring is finally almost here and in addition to new cocktail recipes, I have several new spring hors d’oeuvres recipes on the way! Today’s recipe features the Dijon Originale Mustard by Maille in a very easy but incredibly tasty dip for a spring crudités platter. If you’re looking for hors d’oeuvres ideas for Easter or …

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Happy Mardi Gras! If you’re searching for something classic to mix up today, try one of these delicious New Orleans-born cocktails. Sazerac The enduring mix of rye whiskey, simple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters and an absinthe rinse was created by Peychaud himself at the Sazerac Coffee House. Absinthe Frappe Once a popular breakfast-time drink, this simple …

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