A hallucinogenic quality runs through the absence spritzed Dice of Life. Bourbon, pamplemousse, allspice, and the aforementioned wormwooden spirit conjure Parisian sentimentality within the cocktail’s Sazerac lineage.
Hazy memories of hot summer nights, where each sip was punctuated by fireworks and car alarms, are brightened by the twist of orange that lightens its heavy wood tones.