How do I prepare Lucid Absinthe traditionally?

Place a slotted spoon across the glass with a sugar cube, then slowly drip cold water over the sugar at a 3:1 to 5:1 ratio. Cold water causes the louche — natural cloudiness as essential oils from anise and fennel come out of solution.

Is Lucid Absinthe legal in the United States?

Yes — among the first absinthes legally imported to the US after the 2007 regulatory clarification allowing properly made absinthe with thujone below the legal limit.

Product photograph of a tall dark green bottle of Lucid Absinthe Supérieure featuring a distinctive silver and green label with intricate botanical designs and the prominent word LUCID

Lucid Absinthe Superieure

Name: Lucid Absinthe Superieure
Brand: Lucid
SKU: WB 084104440016
Price: 73.99 USD
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Lucid Absinthe Superieure is a traditional French absinthe crafted from Grande Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), European green anise, and sweet fennel using whole herbs — never cold-mixed from industrial extracts — producing a naturally green spirit with a strong anise-forward aroma, complex herbal palate, and genuine absinthe character that earned it 90 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

Lucid was among the first absinthes legally imported to the United States after the 2007 regulatory change that clarified the thujone limits allowing properly made absinthe to be sold in America. The natural green color comes directly from the chlorophyll of the whole herbs — unlike artificial colorants that remain stable, natural color fades to amber over time and light exposure (the classic fading of traditional absinthe). No added sugars means Lucid is a genuine absinthe rather than an anise liqueur — the traditional preparation (cold water dripped over a sugar cube) can be adapted to taste without the spirit being pre-sweetened. Certified kosher and gluten-free.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Strong anise, cumin, fennel, and sage with the herbal complexity of Grande Wormwood
Palate: Roasted nuts, pine, anise, and a salty tang — complex and layered
Finish: Lingering anise and fennel — long and genuinely herbal

Specs

Producer: France — traditional absinthe production
Botanicals: Grande Wormwood, European green anise, sweet fennel
Color: Natural green — no artificial colorants, no added sugars
Certifications: Kosher (Orthodox Union), gluten-free
Score: 90 — Ultimate Spirits Challenge
ABV: 62% (124 Proof)
Size: 750ml

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