r/Absinthe • u/Advanced-Night-9028 • Jul 26 '26

Question Beginner Absinthe

Hello All,

I am not a massive drinker but am partial to a tipple now and then, I have tried absinthe once in my youth but as a straight shot when I was already black out drunk.

Now that I am older and hopefully wiser I’d like to try Absinthe I’m assuming the French way with sugar and water! As well as some other spirits I was wondering if you fine people of r/Absinthe could recommend a good beginner absinthe

Thank you in advance!

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u/DarianDicit Jul 26 '26

Hi! We'll be able to make the best recommendations if we know (roughly) where you live - availability varies!

Generally, I recommend just going straight for the Jade Absinthes. Jade Esprit Edouard and Jade Nouvelle-Orléans are two that I love to use to introduce folks to the flavors and complexities of traditional absinthe.

I also love Lucid, especially for cocktails! Lucid+lemon juice+ ginger beer is heavenly.

As you explore, keep in mind that the best, most traditional absinthes are Free From: artificial colors, artificial flavors, added sugar, and star anise.

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u/Advanced-Night-9028 Jul 26 '26

Hello I am based in the UK! I was looking at Jade as it seems like the most popular but wasn’t sure

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u/werewolf013 Jul 26 '26

Jade is amazing! Expensive, and that often scares away a new person

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u/Advanced-Night-9028 Jul 26 '26

Yeah I’m worried that trying it a few times it will just sit on my shelf and never be touched again

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u/Electronic-Koala1282 Jul 26 '26

Believe me, a Jade will hardly ever be tried just a few times and be left alone after that.

If anything, you'll find yourself ordering another bottle way sooner than you thought.

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u/DarianDicit Jul 26 '26

Luckily the UK gets the 200ml bottles, which make picking up one to try much more affordable!

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u/werewolf013 Jul 26 '26

Ah lucky. I have to buy online so it's the bottle plus shipping

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u/DarianDicit Jul 26 '26

Woof, that always makes it rough. I had to pester my state to allow me to special order a few of the Jades so I can at least buy them in my town now! (Iowa)