absinthe

How To Drink And Enjoy Your Absinthe

by Matt Peterson on May 10, 2009

Absinthe, that anise-flavored drink derived from herbs, commonly referred to as "grande wormwood" or "The Green Fairy", is unlike any other drink and that includes the way it should be drank.

Although Absinthe is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, because it is not bottled with added sugar, technically the drink is a spirit. And this spirit gives a lot more spirit to the drinker as it contains more alcohol. While Absinthes alcohol strength or proof varies by brand, its alcohol value is typically twice that of scotch, gin or vodka.

Unexpected over-indulgence is a genuine possibility with absinthe, especially for newcomers who assume the drink compares to other spirits in strength. Many claim the drink's secondary, presumed thujone-induced effect is what must make it strong. The fact is, it just is a much stronger drink. With absinthe's popularity on the rise again, many new drinkers find themselves overly intoxicated and uncertain about what they...Read More >>