How Strong Is Absinthe?
How Strong Is Absinthe? Absinthe was historically bottled at 45–74% ABV. Some modern Franco–Suisse absinthes are bottled at up to 83% ABV, while some modern, cold-mixed bohemian-style absinthes are bottled at up to 90% ABV. Can you drink absinthe straight? Drinking absinthe straight is not recommended because the green distilled spirit has a powerful flavor