The Bar Journal

A brand new Absinthe & Green Tesa botanical liqueur – a mystical blend with 6 herbs and absinthe. Tempest features potent absinthe-laced Drops – airy orbs that float gracefully throughout the bottle. Suspended by the spirit of the legendary absinthe fairy, these ethereal orbs release the absinthe properties from Tempest’s unique botanical blend.In addition to absinthe, Tempest contains wormwood, fennel, sage, green tea, black tea and eucalyptus.

Do the Drops sink?

The Drops are enchanted and generally remain floating throughout the bottle…In most surroundings, the Drops will stay suspended, however they may be affected by external factors. If they ever seem to sink, just invert the bottle and the suspension will be restored.

Are the Drops edible and what are they made from?

Laced with absinthe, the Drops are all natural. They present small pops of texture and dissipate in your mouth – a modern way to consume the absinthe they contain. When shaken with ice as a cocktail ingredient, they disappear into the drink completely – dispersing absinthe throughout the cocktail. Alternatively, they can be stirred gently with other ingredients and will settle in the bottom of the glass to create a unique absinthe-spiked garnish.

Is Tempest an Absinthe?

Tempest contains absinthe, but it is a one-of-a-kind botanical liqueur. As a key ingredient in Tempest, absinthe, offers a modern way to consume the spirit without the traditional and lengthy absinthe ritual.

Does the Absinthe in Tempest contain hallucinogenic properties?

Historically, absinthe has been known as a hallucinogen. Van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Alaister Crowley and Edgar Allen Poe were absinthe drinkers and their legendary visions of “The Green Fairy” and other strange notions inspired them to create some of their most memorable works. The green fairy resides inside every bottle of Tempest. If you look carefully, you can see her holding court over the sea of floating Drops. The more Tempest that is consumed from the bottle, the more evident the image of the green fairy becomes. Tempest may or may not cause hallucinations, but it will definitely make the night more interesting and awaken the spirit of the green fairy…

What is Absinthe?

Absinthe was invented in the 18th century and was known as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It is an anise-flavored spirit derived from grande wormwood coupled with green anise and sweet fennel. Absinthe has been notoriously portrayed as a dangerously addictive and psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone (traces of which are found in absinthe) has been blamed for its allegedly harmful and mind-bending effects. By the end of the 19th century, absinthe was the spirit of choice for the French bohemian crowd (the Belle Époque) who gathered in European cafes and claimed the Green Fairy (La Fee Verte) as their muse and inspiration. At this time, France alone was consuming over 2 million liters of the alcoholic beverage per year. By 1915, absinthe was banned in the United States and in most European countries including France because it was thought to be a detriment to society. In 2007, absinthe was made legal in the US but it remains a notoriously elusive and misunderstood spirit.