Two James Spirits Nain Rouge Absinthe Verte
Two James Spirits Nain Rouge Absinthe Verte is a 750mL absinthe at 60% ABV (120 proof), made in Corktown, Detroit, Michigan from a traditional 19th-century French recipe. Wormwood, fennel and green anise lead a botanical charge the producer describes as over 100 pounds of botanicals, and the verte colour comes from botanicals rather than dye. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 60% (120 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Absinthe verte, traditional 19th-century French recipe (official)
- Botanicals: Wormwood, fennel, green anise; coloured with botanicals
- Origin: Two James Spirits, Corktown, Detroit, Michigan, USA
The Green Fairy, Detroit Style
Nain Rouge — named for Detroit's own folkloric red imp — is Two James' take on the classic French verte: a high-proof, anise-and-wormwood absinthe coloured naturally with botanicals, in the style that made the Green Fairy famous in 19th-century Paris. See the rest of the range on the Two James Spirits vendor page or browse more spirits and liqueurs and aperitifs.
Tasting Notes
From the producer: peppermint, green peppercorn, lemon peel, lemon balm, clove, star anise and allspice.
How to Enjoy
The traditional drip — slowly diluted with iced water over a sugar cube until it louches opalescent — or in a classic Sazerac rinse or a Corpse Reviver No. 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is it? 60% ABV, 120 proof — it is bottled to be diluted, and the louche that forms as water is added is part of the serve.
Why is it green? The verte colour comes from botanicals, per the producer — not artificial dye.
Is absinthe legal? Yes — this is a legally sold US absinthe built on wormwood, fennel and green anise, the classic French recipe trio.
A proper French-style verte from Detroit — pick up Nain Rouge Absinthe online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
