#Absinthe liquor how to
How to drink absintheĪbsinthe should not be drunk neat, and should always be diluted with chilled water – a ratio of one part absinthe to between three and five parts water is usual. However, the levels of thujone in absinthe are so low that it would take a huge quantity of absinthe to have any effect. The chemical in absinthe that can cause hallucinations is called thujone, a component in wormwood. In theory, it could do, but in reality it is highly unlikely. These use artificial colour and flavourings to produce their spirits, and generally do not have the same depth of flavour. While there are many traditionally produced absinthes available, there are also a number of ‘compounded’ spirits on the market. Immediately after distillation the spirit is clear and can be bottled as a blance vertes are traditionally coloured green by infusing the spirit with more botanicals before bottling. The two main types of absinthe are verte and blanche, green and clear. Photo by Autopilot (own work) via Wikimedia Commons How absinthe is madeĪbsinthe is a distilled spirit flavoured with bitter wormwood and a variety of other botanicals, including sweet anis and fennel, as well as many others.
The bans have now been overturned and the spirit is legally available again – the resurgence of absinthe in the UK and further afield is gaining pace.Ībsinthe was both feted and feared for its hallucinogenic properties, and was consumed by poets and artists in search of inspiration, as depicted in Albert Maignan’s 1895 painting, Green Muse / A traditional absinthe fountain.
Unfortunately bad press and the rise of temperance early in the 20th century led to its almost universal banning across the world. Originally produced as a medicine in the latter half of the 18th century, it became a popular aperitif and eventually an icon of France’s Belle Epoque. Fortunately we are now seeing its popularity grow, which is helping to shine a light on the spirit. Absinthe is a spirit with a chequered history, surrounded by misconceptions and propaganda.
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