What can I use instead of Absinthe?

Absinthe appears in 6 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Anisette, an anise-flavored liqueur.

The options compared

SubstituteWhat it isABVUsed in
AnisetteAn anise-flavored liqueur.25%

Going the other way: Absinthe is itself a listed substitute for Anisette and Cocalero Clásico Herbal Spirit.

Which substitute do you already own?

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

6 cocktails that use Absinthe

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