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Absinthe is traditionally bottled at a high level of alcohol by volume, but it is normally diluted with water before being consumed. Absinthe was created in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland in the late 18th century by the French physician Pierre Ordinaire.
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Aug 5, 2023 · Much like the way gin is produced, absinthe is a high-alcohol (around 110 to 140 proof) neutral spirit that gets its flavours from being infused with various herbs and botanicals like anise, fennel, and of course wormwood. It gets its name because of the use of the leaves of Artemisia absinthium.
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May 21, 2020 · Absinthe is a strong spirit created when a neutral alcohol is distilled with botanicals like anise, wormwood, fennel and other herbs and spices for a licorice-like flavor. There are two main styles of absinthe, Swiss/French and Czech/Bohemian.
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Dec 9, 2022 · What Is Absinthe? Absinthe is an overproof liquor, meaning it is a spirit whose ABV (alcohol by volume) is over 50%. It is made from medicinal and culinary herbs, plants, and flowers steeped...
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Aug 12, 2020 · In the simplest of definitions, “absinthe” describes a potent alcoholic spirit, often distilled between 45-74% ABV (90-148 proof), that is flavored with anise and artemisia absinthium, better...
May 25, 2023 · Absinthe is an over-proof (more than 50% ABV), green-colored spirit made from various herbs. Depending on the brand, you will find an extensive range of ingredients. The most common are green anise, Grande Wormwood, and Florence Fennel. The roots of Absinthe are in Switzerland.
Oct 30, 2023 · What Is Absinthe? It’s a high-proof spirit flavored with wormwood and anise, with other botanicals playing a supporting role. Since absinthe contains no added sugar, it’s technically not considered a liqueur. Named for Artemisia absinthium—the wormwood plant— absinthe typically features “the holy trinity” of wormwood, anise and fennel.
