Top 10 Things to Know About Absinthe
- Laura Kuhn
- Oct 1, 2024
- 1 min read
Top 10 Things to Know About Absinthe
Absinthe is a potent spirit celebrated for its vibrant green hue and distinctive anise flavor. With an alcohol content typically between 45% and 74% ABV (alcohol by volume), it stands out as a strong and flavorful drink. Absinthe is famously linked to bohemian and artistic circles, earning its place as a symbol of creativity and rebellion throughout history.
The word "absinthe" comes from the French term for wormwood.
Absinthe is pronounced AB-sent.
Wormwood is a type of herb.
The essential oil found in wormwood is called thujone.
"Green Fairy" is a popular nickname for absinthe.
"La Fée Verte" is the French term for "Green Fairy."
Absinthe was banned in the United States in 1912 and largely worldwide by 1915.
Ted A. Breaux, a New Orleans native and chemist, is credited with reintroducing absinthe to America in 2007 with the brand Lucid.
Pernod was the first-ever brand of absinthe.
Traditional absinthe rituals do not involve setting anything on fire.
THE HOLY TRINITY:
Absinthe / Sugar / Water
BARWARE:
Fountain / Glass / Spoon
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