The green fairy flitters into the LES tomorrow at a free absinthe tasting at East Wine & Village Liquors. From 5-8pm, the feel-good vendors will be pouring samples of the dangerous elixir. Watch out, because I know from personal experience that absinthe is not a force to be reckoned with. While the US-approved version of the highly potent liquor lacks the hallucinogenic properties that supposedly provoked Van Gogh’s battle with his ear, a steep alcohol content can still leave you seeing double. But isn’t the world a nicer place through green colored glasses?
The tasting will feature French brand Le Tourment Vert, which actually includes the infamous ingredient wormwood. Reviews have noted minty overtones to the usually anise-flavored beverage.
East Village Wine & Liquors is located at 183 Stanton St.
