Recently, I've discovered that Thirtyninehotel sells absinthe at thier bar. Naturally, since the original or "real" absinthe is still illegal in the U.S. they sell the Lucid type absinthe; Lucid be the type and not the label. The price ranges from $8 to $10; depending on the night I suppose. They also do not make in the traditional way with the spoon, sugar, and fountian. But, the stuff they have is good enough to drink straight up with small amount of ice to dilute and chill it a bit.
