St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club in Brooklyn, New York, with its vintage New Orleans vibe complete with Jazz Music by The Alex Simon Duo, was the perfect venue for An Evening with “The Green Fairy,” Absente Absinthe Refined Dinner and Cocktail Pairing hosted by Crillon Importers, Ltd. on November 5, 2025. Beginning with an inspired cocktail reception featuring Absente Absinthe cocktails at the bar, followed by a three-course cocktail pairing dinner In the Speakeasy, invited guests had the opportunity to not only experience this delectable potent potable, but also had the opportunity to meet with, and speak with Crillon Imports, Ltd. CEO Jean-Baptiste Robert and his team. Cheers!
Absinthe The Ritual
Absinthe was the spirit of choice for artists Van Gogh, Degas, Lautrec, and the Irish author and playwright, Oscar Wilde, among others. With its high alcohol count (110-proof, 55% alcohol by volume), and Wormwood as part of its make-up, this very potent potable was banned in the United States in 1912. It is interesting to note that Absente Absinthe was the first legal Absinthe recipe to enter the US market after the ban was lifted.
Handcrafted in the South of France, Absente Absinthe Refined is made by using the highest quality artisanal distillation methods and ingredients including anise, star anise, balm, peppermint, and a full measure of the legendary and notorious botanical, wormwood, also known as artemisia absinthium. Mixed with water, heady aromatic notes of anise and black licorice that follow through on the palate, make it a versatile cocktail ingredient.
Joe Nelson & Debra C. Argen drinking Death in The Afternoon Cocktail
We first “discovered” Absinthe during a trip to New Orleans several years ago at the Old Absinthe House, where we were enchanted with their antique Absinthe fountain as we watched “The Ritual” with apt fascination, as ice water slowly dripped onto a sugar cube balanced on an intricately pierced spoon over a glass with Absinthe in the bottom. As the sugar water dripped into the Absinthe, it turned the liquid to a pale shade of green, “The Green Fairy.” For us, it was the ultimate cocktailian’s cocktail, a ritual that excited and engaged the senses with anticipation of the experience of sipping it and the pleasure it would bring.
Jean-Baptite Robert, CEO of Crillon Importers Ltd.
For the Absente Absinthe Refined Dinner on November 5, 2025, at St. Mazie’s Bar & Supper Club, the evening began with an introduction and a demonstration of “The Ritual” followed by a selection of Absinthe cocktails that intrigued the palate, sensuously paired with oysters and antipasti while The Alex Simon Duo accompanied the cocktails with Jazz.
The Alex Simon Duo
It was the perfect introduction for those new to the spirit and the Brand, and a lovely reacquaintance for those of us who know and love Absente Absinthe Refined. Crillon Imports, Ltd. CEO Jean-Baptiste Robert, of the Robert family in France, that owns the iconic Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, a century old French distillery located in Forcalquier Provence, France, along with his knowledgeable team, created a festive, educational, and very enjoyable evening learning about, and celebrating, Absente Absinthe.
Absente Dinner Menu – St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club, Brooklyn, New York
November 5, 2025
Reception
Death in The Afternoon Cocktail
Death In The Afternoon Cocktail
Absente Absinthe Refined Champagne
Oysters & Antipasti
First Course
Green Beast Cocktail
Absente Absinthe Refined, muddled cucumber, simple syrup, still water, lime & mint
Green Caesar Salad with Watermelon radish, nori croutons, green Caesar dressing, fried capers, pistachios
Second Course
The Necromancer Cocktail
The Necromancer Cocktail
Absente Absinthe Refined, Lillet Blanc, elderflower liqueur, London dry gin, lemon
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Rib – Slow-roasted short rib with pan jus over creamy mash)
or
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi with aged Truffle Sheeps Milk Cheese
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi with aged truffle sheep’s milk cheese
Third Course
Absente Espresso Martini with Churros & chocolate sauce
Absente Espresso Martini Cocktail
House espresso martini featuring Absente Absinthe Refined as the base spirit
Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce – warm, cinnamon dusted, served family-style
Absente Absinthe Refined Cocktail Recipes from the Dinner Pairing
The Necromancer Cocktail
Glass: Highball Glass
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
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0.75
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Ounce
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Absente Absinthe Refined
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0.75
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Ounce
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Lillet Blanc
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0.75
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Ounce
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Elderflower Liqueur
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1
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Dash
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London Dry Gin
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0.75
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Ounce
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Fresh Lemon Juice
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1
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Lemon Twist, for garnish
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Method for Cocktail: Add ice to a highball glass. Mix all ingredients and pour over ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Absente Espresso Martini Cocktail
Glass: Martini Glass
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
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2
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Ounces
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Absente Absinthe Refined
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0.50
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Ounce
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Coffee Liqueur (usually Kahlua)
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1
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Ounce
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Espresso (freshly brewed, or cold-brew concentrate)
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0.50
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Ounce
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Simple Syrup
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Coffee Beans, for garnish
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Method for Cocktail: Brew the coffee and let it cool completely. Add ice to a cocktail shaker and then add the cooled coffee, simple syrup, Kahlua, and Absente Absinthe Refined. Shake very hard so a foam forms, then strain it quickly into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.
If you are looking for a different and delectable spirit to add to your bar or collection, or to give as a gift, Absente Absinthe Refined is definitely worth taking time and getting to know. Until next time, cheers, it’s cocktail time!
Cheers!!!
Absente Absinthe Refined is imported by Crillon Importers Ltd. For more information, please visit their website: www.CrillonImportersLtd.com
Crillon Importers Ltd.
The Atrium
80 Route 4 East
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
United States
Telephone: +1-201-368-8878
Fax: +1-201-368-4450
Email: info@crillonimportersltd.com
Website: www.CrillonImportersLtd.com
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For more information about St. Mazie’s Bar & Supper Club, to make a reservation, or check out their Jazz calendar, please visit their website: https://www.stmazie.com
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club Hours: Open daily for dinner and live Jazz music. Open Sunday through Friday from 6:00 pm until late, and Saturday from 5:00 pm until late. Happy Hour: Sunday through Friday from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and Saturday from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand Street (Between Havemeyer & Marcy)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York 11211
United States
Telephone: +1-718-384-4807
Email: stmazie@gmail.com
Website: https://www.stmazie.com
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