Sounds like a same same but different: I started in earlier days with tequila and flaming absinthe, now. Rarely touch either. Now I've become a drunken mad scientist with mixes! Lately I've also been branching into single malt whiskeys and scotches, and quickly establishing the expensive hobby it will become haha.
What is flaming absinthe? Here are two of my favorite recipes. Also, read this post by cW.
Wow. I've only ever known Absinthe to be served on its own; those sound fantastic, thanks! Flaming absinthe, where a sugarcube is soaked in the glass of absinthe, then lifted out, placed onto a slotted spoon resting over the glass, and is then lit with a match.
A lovely blue pyramid of flame should go from inside the glass, through/over the spoon, and begin melting the sugar. After half a minute or so, turf the sugar into the absinthe, throw in a heap of crushed ice, and drink!