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The precise origin of absinthe is unclear. The medical use of wormwood dates back to ancient Egypt and is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus from around 1550 BC. Wormwood extracts and wine-soaked wormwood leaves were used as remedies by the ancient Greeks.
Pernod is an absinthe produced by Pernod Ricard released in 2005 based on the original Pernod Fils recipe.. Pernod mixed with water and ice. Pernod Fils (French pronunciation: [pɛʁnoˈfis]) was the most popular brand of absinthe throughout the 19th century until it was banned in 1915.
Lucid Absinthe Supérieure is the first absinthe made with Grande Wormwood to be legally available in the United States after the repeal of the 95-year ban. [ citation needed ] Lucid is distilled in accordance with traditional French methods in the historic Combier Distillery in Loire Valley , France , which was founded in 1834 and designed by ...
There’s plenty of fascinating history and lore surrounding absinthe — and plenty of misconceptions about the iconic green spirit. Find out the real story behind the Green Fairy, and learn some ...
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. Swiss or French absinthe ...
Artemisia pontica, the Roman wormwood or small absinthe, is an herb used in the production of absinthe and vermouth.Originating in southeastern Europe (the specific name refers to the Pontus area on the shores of the Black Sea [1]), it is naturalized over much of Eurasia from France to Xinjiang, and is also found in the wild in northeastern North America.
Rakı, absinthe, ouzo, pastis, sambuca, aragh sagi, Arkhi, soju Arak or araq ( Arabic : ﻋﺮﻕ ) is a distilled Levantine spirit of the anise drinks family. It is translucent and unsweetened.
A rare six spigot Legler Pernod absinthe fountain. Adding ice cold water to absinthe is the usual method of preparation, as absinthe is most commonly bottled at high proof with the expectation of being diluted to approximately the strength of wine. The addition of water also causes a clouding, called the louche (called ouzo effect in other drinks).