More into ghouls than gore? Look no further than Napoleon Bistro, the quintessential Parisian spot in Adams Morgan, where a new specialty cocktail list puts a modern spin on Pernod absinthe, the infamous hallucinogenic liquor beloved by Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde. Though it won't make you see stars these days, absinthe still packs a punch — especially in our favorite drink on the list, the "Bloody Fairy." The combo of Svedka vodka, Pernod, bloody mary mix, lemon juice, and spices makes for a classic cocktail that goes perfectly with your Gertrude Stein costume.

Where: 847 Columbia Road NW; 202-299-9630.


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