What Does Absinthe Taste Like? ... According to The Wormwood Society “The primary flavor of absinthe is anise—similar to licorice—but well-made absinthes have an herbal complexity that makes them taste like more than just licorice candy. It generally has a very mild bitterness.”

Can you drink absinthe straight?

Drinking absinthe straight is not recommended because the green distilled spirit has a powerful flavor and high alcohol content. ... The best way to drink absinthe is to dilute it with water by pouring it over a sugar cube.

How does absinthe make you feel?

In addition to hallucinations, absinthe was also associated with a number of negative psychotropic effects, including mania and psychosis. These were thought to result in violent and erratic behavior. Absinthe was even said to cause physical symptoms, such as facial contractions, numbness, and seizures.