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Absinthe (/ ˈ æ b s ɪ n θ,-s æ̃ θ /, French: ⓘ) is an anise-flavored spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs.
- Ouzo Effect
The ouzo effect during the preparation of absinthe. The ouzo...
- Artemisia Absinthium
Artemisia absinthium, otherwise known as common wormwood, is...
- Thujone
Thujone (/ ˈ θ uː dʒ oʊ n / ⓘ) is a ketone and a monoterpene...
- Anise
Anise (/ ˈ æ n ɪ s /; Pimpinella anisum), also called...
- Fennel
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in...
- L'Absinthe
L'Absinthe (English: The Absinthe Drinker or Glass of...
- List of Alcoholic Drinks
A fully supplied bar with various types of drinks. This is a...
- Absinthiana
Absinthiana is the paraphernalia surrounding the consumption...
- Absente
Absente is a brand name of 110 proof anise liqueur that has...
- Ouzo Effect
Absente is a brand name of 110 proof anise liqueur that has been marketed under the tagline "Absinthe Refined" since c. 2000. "Absente" is a French word that translates as "absent" in English.
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.
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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Dec 9, 2022 · 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 in high-proof...
- Lucy Simon
By 1910, absinthe was by all measures the drink of choice in France, consumed at far greater rates than wine or any other liquor. While the French love affair with la fee verte (“the green lady,” a popular nickname for absinthe) grew, the drink’s notoriety and consumption spread throughout Europe.
Aug 10, 2015 · There's something romantic about absinthe — that naturally green liquor derived from wormwood and herbs like anise or fennel. Vincent Van Gogh and Oscar Wilde drank it.
