People in Vorarlberg used to drink Upsynth Original like schnapps, either as a shot
or just mixed with cold water. Upsynth Original can be enjoyed simply like this, with mixers or in cocktails.
Here are some of our suggestions:

Upsynth Classic 40 ml Upsynth Original absinthe Soda water Pour Upsynth Original absinthe into a 200 ml glass filled with ice cubes. Fill with soda water and serve.

Titanic Upsynth 100 ml Champagne or Prosecco 20 ml Upsynth Original absinthe Add Champagne to flute glass filled with crushed ice. Top with Upsynth Original absinthe.

Green Dragon 50 ml Upsynth Original absinthe 1 Lime cut into wedges 3 Teaspoons of brown sugar Soda water Muddle lime wedges in an old-fashioned glass with sugar. Fill with crushed ice, add Upsynth Original absinthe and then top off with soda water.

Short Killer 10 ml Upsynth Original absinthe 10 ml Grenadine 10 ml Advocaat Layer the ingredients over the back of a spoon in the following order: Grenadine, Advocaat and Upsynth Original absinthe.

Planters Upsynth Punch 20 ml Upsynth Original absinthe 30 ml White Rum 10 ml Curacao White or Triple Sec 10 ml Grenadine 100 ml Orange juice 20 ml Lemon juice In a large container, combine all of the ingredients and stir thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice in cocktail glasses. Garnish with an orange slice.

Caribbean Upsynth 20 ml Upsynth Original absinthe 30 ml White Rum 20 ml Blue Curacao 100 ml Orange juice 50 ml Pineapple juice 50 ml Cream 20 ml Coconut cream Fill shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add all the ingredients and shake. Serve garnished with a slice of pineapple and maraschino cherry, if desired.

Fairy Blossom 30ml Upsynth Original absinthe 20ml of watermelon liqueur 10ml fresh lime juice 1 Teaspoon of sugar Fresh fennel Fresh rosemary Small amount chopped lemongrass Muddle fennel, rosemary and lemongrass with lime juice and sugar. Add Upsynth Original and watermelon liqueur. Shake over ice, double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with two spiked maraschino cherries. Matthew Lewis of Credo Cafe Restaurant Lounge, Cammeray www.credocafe.com.au