Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe

Tofino Distilling (73% ABV)

Embracing absinthe’s rogue reputation with an overproof spirit flavoured by anise, fennel, hyssop, lemon balm and “as much wormwood as we can,” distillery co-founder GreenBarritto used a traditional 1858 recipe and had his product lab-tested to ensure safe thujone levels.

“We’re trying to revive the fun element,” says Barritto, who says tasting-room visitors can be a little scared of tasting the product initially. Whimsical, fluorescent-bright labels and absinthe cocktails like a lavender-tinged lemonade (see recipe) convert them. “At the end of the day it’s a high-proof spirit with a cool lore. Is it going to make you hallucinate? No. But we can keep up the cryptic element of it.”

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