Jekyll Absinth Liqueur 70cl

If you want a liqueur that doesn’t play background music, absinthe is the move. Jekyll is all about that classic “green fairy” energy, big herbal punch, anise up front, and a bracing bitterness that keeps it from turning candy-sweet.

• Nose: Black licorice, fennel, dried herbs, a sharp menthol lift.
• Taste: Anise and wormwood lead, then grassy herbs, white pepper, and a lightly sweet backbone that keeps it drinkable.
• Finish: Long and herbal, with lingering licorice and a drying, bitter snap.

This is the bottle you reach for when cocktails need structure and edge. A tiny rinse in a glass can make a Sazerac feel complete, and it adds that unmistakable absinthe perfume to classics like the Corpse Reviver No. 2. It’s also the secret weapon for turning a simple highball into something that tastes like it came from a serious bar (without you doing serious work).

What makes it worth shelf space is the way the flavour stacks. You get sweetness, sure, but it’s pinned down by wormwood’s dry bitterness and a herb garden of supporting notes, so the finish stays crisp instead of syrupy. If you like amaros, pastis, or anything with anise, this slides right into your rotation.

Absinthe has a reputation for being intimidating. Don’t overthink it. Treat it like seasoning. A little goes a long way, and when you nail the balance, your drinks suddenly taste more intentional, more aromatic, and way more fun to talk about.

Fun Fact: Classic absinthe’s signature bitter edge comes from wormwood, the same plant that helped spark the whole “green fairy” mystique back in 19th-century cafés.