Prairie Fairie is a Swiss-style absinthe blanche from Quincy Street Distillery in Riverside, Illinois, distilled from the distillery's own wildflower-honey spirit with grande wormwood, green anise and Florence fennel, bottled at 130 proof (65% ABV) in a 375ml bottle.
Unlike green absinthes, Prairie Fairie is a clear blanche made in the traditional Swiss style, and instead of neutral grain or grape spirit it starts from Quincy Street's Prairie Sunshine wildflower-honey spirit. It is distilled with absinthe's holy trinity of green anise, Florence fennel and grande wormwood. Quincy Street Distillery, founded by Derrick Mancini, makes small-batch spirits using fine regional ingredients and collaborating with local artisans.
Historically inspired and approachable, it stays clear in the bottle and louches milky white when chilled water is added, revealing anise, fennel and herbal wormwood over a soft honeyed base.
The beehive label makes it a distinctive gift for cocktail enthusiasts.
Absinthe blanche is the clear style historically made in the Val-de-Travers in Switzerland.
A louche forms as water releases the anise oils.
Use a slotted spoon over the glass if adding sugar.
It adds herbal depth to a Death in the Afternoon with Champagne.
A few drops lift a Sazerac or Monkey Gland.
Sip it slowly as an aperitif or after dinner.
The 375ml bottle is ideal for exploring the style.
It is a fun gift for cocktail historians.
Tasting Notes
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Anise: Green anise, fennel.
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Herbal: Grande wormwood.
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Base: Soft wildflower honey.
Specifications
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Distillery: Quincy Street Distillery, Riverside, Illinois
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Style: Absinthe blanche, Swiss style
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Base: Wildflower-honey spirit
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Botanicals: Grande wormwood, green anise, Florence fennel
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Proof / ABV: 130 proof (65% ABV)
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Origin: Illinois, USA
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Size: 375ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it the traditional way: slowly drip ice-cold water into a measure of absinthe (about 3 to 5 parts water) until it louches, with or without a sugar cube. Use a rinse in a Sazerac or Corpse Reviver No. 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an absinthe blanche?
A clear, Swiss-style absinthe.
What is the base spirit?
Quincy Street's wildflower-honey spirit.
How should I serve it?
With ice-cold water dripped in until it louches.
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