Hapsburg Absinthe. The traditional choice but not for the faint hearted. Hapsburg Absinthe lets you party on the wild side with a hint of mystery. Strong flavours and a distinctive scent, Hapsburg Absinthe can be drunk mixed or straight for excellent results!Absinthe was first formulated by a Frenchman, Dr. Pierre Ordinaire in 1792. 7 years later the formula was passed to Henry Louis Pernod of Pontarlier in France, who opened his first distillery (in Switzerland). By the 19th century many artists such as Monet, Degas, Picasso, painted or depicted ?Absinthe? and absinthe was seen as the ?trendy? drink, with absinthe spoons being almost as fashionable as Picasso himself.