Get a taste for absinthe with flights at Wormwood

How it works: The server brings a large, glass tower of ice water to the table with a glass of straight absinthe, instructions and a story to tell.

• You turn the spouts to slowly release water droplets onto a sugar cube that dissolves over a special spoon and into the glass of absinthe below.
• Once filled, Absinthia's barrel age spirit was smooth and sippable with an herby, black licorice flavor profile.

For cocktails, try the La Vie en Southside — absinthe verte, gin, fresh lime juice and house mint syrup served over pebble ice.

• The Sun Also Rises is like a French 75 with gin, absinthe, bana du Brasil, lavender, lemon juice and Prosecco.

Best bites: The onion tarlet's flaky puff pastry is topped with a warm demi glaze and cheese rosettes that melt in your mouth.

• The oysters come with a smoky mezcal mignonette.

The intrigue: The cozy French restaurant inside would be a fabulous choice for a Valentine's Day date.

• Or make plans to celebrate National Absinthe Day on March 5.