Spirits

Absinthe

Spirit
59.5% ABV
14 drinks

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✓You want a full-strength spirit (59.5% ABV) as a cocktail base.
✓There are 14 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

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At a Glance

105 kcalCalories

59.5%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

SpiritType

14Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Absinthe?

Absinthe is mapped to the Absinthe reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Absinthe taste like?

anise, herbal, wormwood, strong, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Absinthe profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Low

Best used for: aromatic cocktails, sours, highballs, stirred cocktails

Appears in 14 recipes
High-strength spirit (59.5% ABV)

Ways to use absinthe

Cocktails (13)Shots (1)

Absinthe is mapped to the Absinthe reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

Flavour profile

Anise · primaryHerbal · secondaryStrongWormwood

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–44.57 ml; median 29.57 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 15 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 350
Sugar (per 100 ml): 0 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 0 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoCompatible
Low-CarbCompatible
Low-SugarCompatible
VeganCompatible
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T02:53:30.320595+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Absinthe — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Absinthe?: There are 14 cocktail recipes featuring Absinthe in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Absinthe?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Absinthe include Corpse Reviver, Death in the Afternoon, Gotham. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Absinthe?: Absinthe has an ABV of approximately 59.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Absinthe with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Absinthe sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Absinthe, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.