Absinthe: The Green Fairy, the drink that became such an important part of bohemian Europe for centuries is now part of some of the most popular cocktails enjoyed by many the world over, from central Paris pubs to the best cocktail bar Perth has to offer. Along with many other popular beverages making a big comeback, Absinthe seems set to continue its path through time as a drink that defined an era, as well as those who enjoyed it.

Absinthe is often a highly alcoholic drink that is distilled with an anise-flavour to give it a more distinct and powerful taste. Traditionally, Absinthe has a rich green colour coming from the way the recipe is put together, which includes Artemesia absinthium, green anise, sweet fennel and a number of other botanical extracts.

After the absinthe has finished being distilled, the alcohol level is very high, but is diluted before consumption meaning that the average absinthe bottle contains roughly anywhere between 45-75% alcohol per volume with a 90-148 proof reading. Because of this extremely high level of alcohol, many countries banned the substance over the years, but has now made a huge comeback with the popularity of absinthe cocktails.

Some of the best absinthe cocktail recipes come from the modern era, thanks in part of the availability of new spirits and alcoholic beverages, as well as the introduction of exotic fruits that can be found in abundance at the supermarket. From classic absinthe cocktails to more modern twists, let’s take a look at some of the most popular absinthe based cocktails of the modern era.

This recipe is based on the idea that you need something to get over your hangover after a late night, and like with many traditional recipes, it often includes more alcohol! The Corpse Reviver is no different, including an alcoholic base of gin, some lemon juice, triple sec and a dash of absinthe. Due to its highly alcoholic nature, it’s best to call in sick before knocking this one back after a long, long night.

This classic absinthe cocktail is in fact one of Earnest Hemmingway’s own personal recipes. Hemmingway gave the readers of a celebrity cocktail recipe book the following instructions: Pour a small amount of absinthe into a champagne flute, add iced champagne and let it rest until the drink turns into a milk-like and cloudy, and then drink four or five of these slowly. He also adds that types of absinthe float on top of the champagne, giving it a nice visual appeal.

This hearty classic absinthe recipe is said to have originated with the French impressionist painter, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and is intended to “shake-up” the drinker with its effects. In French translation, this drink is known as tremblement de terre, and is still enjoyed to this day in many Parisian bars and clubs. Simply add 3 parts absinthe and 3 parts cognac to a large wine goblet and you may see the night slowly fade into a dark hole somewhere. Bon chance!

This cocktail is a tangy mix of fruit and alcohol to give you that perfect taste every time. With a mix of strong flavoured fruit, the absinthe brings out the best of the fruit mix, giving it one of the most recognisable tastes of any cocktail. Simply mix 50ml of gin with 30ml of orange juice, then add 2 drops each of absinthe and grenadine. Shake well in a shaker over ice cubes and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass to create this effortless tasty drink in a jiffy!

Absinthe has proven to be extremely popular in recent times, and thanks to its aniseed flavour, goes perfectly well with a whole host of different cocktails, fruit juices and even smoothies. In many cases you can swap the aniseed flavoured liquors such as Sambuca which has a liquorice type flavour, for absinthe. If you want to get into cocktail making and tasting, one of the best ways to start is to find the best cocktail bar Perth has to offer and ask your bartender for the some classic absinthe drinks, as well as some modern twists.

Party movies have been popular through the ages for a number of reasons. The first being that most of them are so entertaining that it’s almost impossible to get off the couch without watching the entire film. The second being that they’re just plain awesome. We’ve brought together the best from the 80s and the 90s here. See if you’ve missed any of these remarkably entertaining movies. 

Starring Tom Cruise, The Bachelor Party’s story revolves around a soon-to-be-married man’s friends throwing a bachelor party that he can’t forget. It’s a comedy film, directed by Neal Israel. In the plot, the bride’s friends are not happy with her decision and decides to break them up with the help of her ex-boyfriend Cole Whittier.

Written and directed by David Beaird, this is a documentary-style comedy about a young man in college, who is afraid that he’s going to die a virgin. Every woman repels him and he decides to get help from his lady killing best friend who helps him in his quest.

This is a British comedy film about a group of teens planning to hold a party at one of their friends (Larry) place while his parents are away. The movie was directed by Terry Winsor and written by Daniel Peacock

The party camp is an American comedy which was released in 1987. Here, a teenage boy takes up work as a counselor in a summer camp and finds that it’s run like a military camp. He then takes an oath to turn the place into a party central.

Four friends drive to a party thrown by an outcast and her friend, at an abandoned local mortuary. This movie is a 1988 American supernatural horror film written and produced by Joe Augustyn and directed by Kevin S. Tenney.

This is an American Film released by New Line Cinema. Kid is invited to a party at his friend’s house. But his father grounds him after a fight at school so he sneaks out to it. Little does he know that three of the thugs at school have decided to teach him a lesson.

Written and directed by Richard Linklater, this features a cast of actors who later become big stars. The story’s plot is set in May 28, 1976, on the last day of school at Lee High School in Texas. It starts with the seniors hazing the freshers and it moves to interesting points from there. 

A couple’s love for many years is ruined after one of them is diagnosed with HIV. Later, a year after their breakup, another one is diagnosed with Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) which he vows will not take him.

After completing graduation, the entire class is invited to a wealthy classmate’s home for a party. At the party, different graduates have different intentions. While one wants to move in on someone he has admired for years, another guy schemes to take revenge on a bully who has pestered him for years.

Now everyone knows about American Pie. This could easily top this list. It’s so hilarious that you can’t take a break from watching it. Directed by brothers, Paul and Chris Weitz, the plot revolves around four friends who want to lose their virginity but in the process of doing so, they realize that this isn’t a piece of cake.

If these movies make you feel like picking yourself up and heading to an awesome party, then you might want to check out different places. Perth has extravagant party venues you could try out for a memorable night.

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18th birthdays bring a teenager’s family and friends together for a momentous occasion to celebrate their growing up and becoming part of the adult world. It can be hard to find perfect 18th birthday party venues, themes, or activities that young and old alike can enjoy, so here are just a few of the best 18th birthday ideas that might help you when planning for this special event.

Dress up parties are always great fun, both young and old can let loose and become someone else for a night. Some great 18th birthday party ideas for costumes could be a Disney theme, Superheroes and Super Villains, Zombies, 1920’s theme or even dressing up as something that begins with the first letter of the person who’s birthday it is name.

The bigger the better! Surprise the lucky birthday boy or girl with a gathering of their best friends and favourite relatives. This works particularly well if the person says they don’t really want a party, but you know that they secretly do! Make sure everyone you invite knows how important it is to keep it a secret though, and don’t leave any clues lying around.

A bit of a different 18th birthday idea, this one is best suited to the adventurous spirit. Set aside a significant amount of time both to set up your scavenger hunt and for the participants to complete it. You could also include a theme, like ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ or ‘A National Treasure’ so people can really get into the game. Make sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand – this is a full day event!

This is another one that tops the list of 18th birthday ideas – If your 18 year old loves video games, this could be the perfect pick. Laser tag can be lots of fun but if you want to take it to the next level, paint-balling is a day out no one will forget. If they are really into zombie movies or games, research when the next real life zombie shooter event is happening in your area and organise a very special birthday celebration!

When coming up with ideas for 18th birthday parties it’s always a good idea to remember that you’ll have a mix of 18 year olds and 17 year olds, so it’s important to make sure you pick a venue that can cater to both over age and under age patrons. For most of these ideas it can be really fun to hire an event space and get the food and drinks taken care of so you can enjoy the party yourself!

The Claremont has a range of great spaces that are perfect for 18th birthday parties in Perth, if you’re interested in hiring one of our rooms, please get in touch with us or have a look at our site for more details.

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