Absinthe is a drink surrounded by stories and misconceptions. From tales of murderous rampages under its influences to decades of being banned across Europe, its reputation is fearsome and almost entirely undeserved. It’s time to clear up a few things…
What is absinthe?
Simply put, absinthe is a bit like gin , but the main flavouring ingredient is Artemisia absinthium : grand wormwood – a bitter herb.
Artemesia Absinthium – grand wormwood
Like with gin, there are different ways of making it. The simplest is to add flavourings and colour to neutral spirit, which generally produces a lower-quality drink known...
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