It may be called La Fée Verte in France but Absinthe is more commonly known as “The Green Fairy,” which is a reference to its vibrant green color. Its color comes from the chlorophyll content of some of the herbs used during the distillation process.
Wormwood is one of the main ingredients in Absinthe Green [...]
Entries from April 2007
The Absinthe Green Fairy - Pictures and History of the Green Fairy
April 30th, 2007 · No Comments
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Absinthe Ingredients - Learn What Ingredients Go Into Absinthe
April 30th, 2007 · No Comments
Absinthe, which is often referred to as a “liqueur,” is actually an anise-flavored apertif distilled from several herbs. The main component of Absinthe is alcohol and it is said to be 75% alcohol. Aside from the alcohol, there are several herbs that make up Absinthe and these are the following:
Wormwood or Artemisia absinthum, [...]
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Is it Legal to Import Absinthe?
April 9th, 2007 · 2 Comments
This article will answer the age old question - is it legal to import absinthe in the USA?
The laws concerning absinthe in the United States of America are extremely convoluted and are, at times, difficult to fully understand. Many Internet consumers have noticed absinthe for sale online. There is question that everyone seems to want [...]
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The Absinthe Drink Rituals
April 8th, 2007 · No Comments
Many people have praised absinthe over the years, adoring its intriguing effects. People have long referred to the drink as the “green fairy” of La Fee Verte. This is a beverage that has a high alcohol content and this beverage is also made with wormwood. Wormwood is a plant that makes the thujone in the [...]
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US Customs and Absinthe - Is Absinthe Legal in the US?
April 6th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Absinthe is a drink that gets a lot of discussion, but many people are unsure of the facts and laws concerning absinthe. Many ask, Is Absinthe Legal in the US? The simple answer to this question is yes. Absinthe is completely legal to own in the United States of America. This is surprising to some [...]
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All About Absinthe Fountains
April 6th, 2007 · 2 Comments
The absinthe fountain is the centerpiece to any true connoisseur’s collection of absinthe related paraphernalia. The absinthe fountain is a highly regarded piece of equipment that is necessary for any collection or, really, for anyone who wants to drink absinthe correctly and stylishly.
The Quality of Your Absinthe Fountain
It is never good to skimp on the [...]
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Absinthe For Sale Online
April 6th, 2007 · No Comments
Many people browsing the Internet have noticed that there are many online stores that sell absinthe. This can be a great opportunity for a consumer to try out a product that can be difficult to come across, and finding absinthe for sale online doesn’t have to be a difficult task.
In fact, there are numerous sites [...]
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How to Drink Absinthe - The Complete Ritual on Video
April 2nd, 2007 · No Comments
While browsing Youtube for Absinthe videos I found this great video that shows you step by step how to drink Absinthe. This is the traditional ritual for drinking absinthe which involves the spoon, sugar, cold water, etc…
http://youtube.com/watch?v=40k7SkXi3Rc
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