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Absinthe
A potent green-colored spirit, Absinthe is infused with a blend of botanicals, but mostly grande wormwood, green anise and sweet fennel.
It was banned in the U.S. for over 90 years, due to false claims of hallucinations from a chemical called thujone.
Absinthe is no more dangerous than Vodka—and tastes sublime.
Is Absinthe hallucinogenic?
No, but that’s one of the longest standing myths about Absinthe. Absinthe effects are basically the same effects you get from other booze with a high proof - definitely worth exploring!
Can you drink Absinthe straight?
Absinthe is a strongly flavored and highly alcoholic distilled Spirit and it is not recommended to drink it straight. Instead, you will find it best to dilute it with water by pouring it over a sugar cube. This traditional preparation is called the "absinthe ritual" and it is very easy to do.
How strong Is the Absinthe?
Absinthe is a high-alcohol distilled Spirit usually between 45 - 74% ABV.
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Ready for some weird science? When you add a few drops of water to clear green Absinthe, it turns milky white. Scientists call it the "ouzo effect," whic happens when the unique characteristics of anethole (the essential oil responsible for anise flavor), high-proof ethanol and water are mixed.
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The nickname, "The Green Fairy," is the English translation of La Fee Verte, the affectionate French nickname given to the popular drink in the 19th century. Though Absinthe is not a hallucinogen, the Green Fairy was representative of the metaphorical concept of the artistic enlightenment and exploration, of poetic inspiration, of a freer state of mind, of new ideas, of a changing social order.
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Absinthe was actually invented by a French doctor named Pierre Ordinaire. He invented absinthe by distilling wormwood and several other herbs into an alcoholic base. Although this may seem strange in today's modern world of medicine, at the time it was considered a viable remedy for patients with various ailments.
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