Thought I should get this one up before Halloween, because I named it after a magical device in Harry Potter: the Pensieve.

Now I’m not saying Harry Potter is limited to Halloween, but this drink also has a ghoulish yellowy hue that I associate with Voldemort (I’m not providing a link; if you don’t know, go read the books).  The Pensieve isn’t limited to Halloween either, but it is best late – once the evening has mellowed.  Definitely not something to serve before dinner.

The Pensieve

Ingredients

1 Bourbon

1/2 Dry Vermouth

4-5 dashes Lemon Bitters

1/4 Absinthe

Combine the bourbon, vermouth, and bitters in a shaker.  Shake.  Stir in the Absinthe.  Strain into a cocktail glass.  Garnish with a twist.

Peer into the drink and watch the absinthe swirl a bit.

Don’t fall in.