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[spiritsoffrance]

The Green Fairy: A History of Absinthe

When we talk about Spirits, perhaps the most controversial is the one that is slightly green in colour and believed to drive a person from being a silly drunk to a heinous murderer. But those are just stories or myths that often encircle the green fairy, Absinthe.  

Throughout history, this drink is blamed for driving a man crazy, causing hallucinations and convulsions. Still, in spite of being so potent, this drink can be the centrepiece of your cellar. 

So let's time travel to 18th Century Europe and dive deeper into this dangerously addictive yet delicious drink, Absinthe. 

What is Absinthe? Find out from the experts!

Originating in the 18th in Switzerland, the etymology of Absinthe can be traced back to the Latin word “absinthium” which in turn originated from the Greek word “apsínthion” meaning “wormwood”. Now, the precise origin of Absinthe is unclear to date. Some say that this drink was produced commercially back in 1797 by a man named Henry- Louis Pernod.

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Having an alcohol content of around 68%, the history of Absinthe is intertwined with the literature, art, and culture of Europe. Famous writers, artists, and bohemians of the long-established European and American society were well known for consuming Absinthe. 

Earnest Hemingway, James Joyce, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allen Poe, and even the famous occultist Aleister Crowley was among the notable Absinthe drinkers of that time. 

So is Absinthe truly the devil’s poison as most say or it is just a catalyst that enhances the chemical activities in the brain? The mystery remains unclear today!

What is Absinthe made from?

La fée verte or Absinthe is a flavoured spirit, green in colour, and primarily made from the flowers and leaves of grand wormwood or Artemisia absinthium. Culinary herbs like hyssop, Florence fennel, green anise, angelica root, peppermint, aniseed, coriander, and liquorice give this drink its highly aromatic and enticing smell. 

The production of Absinthe became popular in the 1840s and was initially given to the French troop as a preventive measure against malaria. Slowly it made its way to the bars, and cafés and was appreciated by men of all classes. 

Absinthe’s History:

The green elixir, although known to inspire most, soon became the reason for violent crimes and a number of social disorders. 

Most people believed that Absinthe made a man lose his marbles. It had the power to evoke the untamed beast of a man, immolate a woman, disintegrate a family, and wipe out the future of an entire country!

Although most of these accusations were a mere fabrication of claims and defamation that were orchestrated by the wine industry, nevertheless the future of Absinthe was at stake, and it was banned in Switzerland in 1908.

Ironically, Switzerland is the very place Absinthe originated before enchanting the rest of the world.

The modern revival of Absinthe was in the year 2000, in France where they came up with La Fée Absinthe, which was the first distilled and bottled Absinthe since the ban in 1914. Slowly and steadily, it spread among people and now it's available in most places throughout the globe.

Production of Absinthe:

It is baffling to know that although the production of spirits like Whisky, Brandy, Gin, or Vodka has a set of regulations, most countries still don’t have the legal definition for the production of Absinthe. Hence it gives the producers the liberty to name it Absinthe or Absinth, which does not coincide with the generalised definition or the quality of this spirit. 

Some produce distilled absinthe which is similar to premium quality gin with a much more complex texture. Distilled Absinthe is kept in Alembic stills with an alcohol volume of 72%. This is later reduced and bottled clear as Blanche or la Bleue. At times it is mixed with artificial color to create Verte (Green).

How to drink Absinthe?

Absinthe is perhaps considered to be the only spirit that nudges the curiosity of people in every corner of the world, starting from veterans to the uninitiated. The most common question that arises in the mind is, “Can I have Absinthe straight?”

 You certainly can! Just be aware, for those who aren’t experienced in highly alcoholic drinks (such as Navy strength Gin or Rum), you may burn your taste buds! 

Absinthe has no added sugar and a high percentage of alcohol, which makes it a high-proof spirit. 

Hence it is always suggested to dilute it to make it more palatable. Take a glass and pour one ounce or half an ounce of Absinthe in it. Keep a slotted spoon over the glass and keep a sugar cube. Now slowly drop four to five ounces of water into the sugar cube to dissolve it. Now when the colour becomes cloudy white take a sip and enjoy! 

You can also have classic Absinthe cocktails as it is a more approachable way to have this drink. There is “The Monkey Gland”, “The Morning Glory Fizz”, and “The Chrysanthemum” which are famous Absinthe cocktails. Make sure you ask your bartender for the recipe the next time you decide to have one of these!  

Absinthe is the perfect nightcap. Having a high alcohol content, it is a bit too strong to be consumed as a pre-dinner beverage or even while having a meal. Hence enjoy it as an after-dinner beverage.

Characteristic of Absinthe

For those who haven’t had even a sip of Absinthe, they might wonder, “ what does Absinthe taste like? How does it smell? What does it look like?

Well, we can only get an idea of the same by reading or scrolling through the uncountable pages of Google. But the best way to know is by having a glass of absinthe.

However, the colour of real Absinthe is slightly greenish. This green colour comes from the chlorophyll of the herbs - wormwood, hyssop, and melissa from which it is extracted during the second maceration process. On adding water, it becomes cloudy also known as louche, due to the presence of nonsoluble components like fennel and star anise.

The taste of Absinthe is similar to black liquorice and has a sweet and woody fragrance.

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[horrorfilmlesbian]

will never forget that one time at the bar my girlfriend, beautifully curious about just trying all kinds of alcohol, ordered a shot of absinthe and the waiter who delivered it, before handing it off, looked her in the eye and said, "I have to ask, are you okay?"

[ghastlybcnes]

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I think if someone were to ask what kind of alcohol I liked I could accurately paint them a picture by telling them about a month ago when I tried a taste of absinthe at a brewery, which felt like a brutal punch to the face made of pure anise and licorice, and was so absolutely fascinated by it I proceeded to buy a $50 bottle of it with no hesitation

[holleighgram]

Nobody asked but I'm gonna start doing headcanons of what characters order at a bar (when they are of legal and responsible drinking age)

Sora: Screwdriver.

I don't have if it's not brunch. Sora likes orange juice and he hates the taste of alcohol.

Riku: Dark and Stormy:

dark island rum for my dark island boy and Ginger beer to help ease the nausea from his anxiety.

Kairi: Moscato Rose.

probably from a box. (Okay fine, a mimosa because she' following soras lead, but doesn't like vodka cause it's too strong.

Roxas: Jack and Coke.

Rum reminds him of Destiny Islands and he doesn't like it. He's not sora..

Axel: amaretto sour

Xion: Tequila Sunrise.

Orange juice for Sora, grenadine for Kairi, and then Tequila that makes you forget.

Ventus: a fucking Pabst Blue Ribbon.

He tried Terras IPA once and will ever try and IPA again

Aqua: Gin and Tonic

but she doesn't actually enjoy it. It's just what the bartender always makes her for free when they flirt with her.

So she would prefer a "Voqua Cranberry"

Terra: whiskey sour.

It has egg white in it, and my boy needs his GAINS.

Xehanort and Eraqus play that chess game but replace the pieces with shot glasses full of mystery liquors. They get hammered and start a keyblade war.

Master Yensid: just raw- dogging a bottle of absinthe

Demyx- Jagerbomb

Vanitas- buys a shot of the most expensive malt liquor, downs it, chews and eats the shot glass, gives the bartender a bloody gummed smile and wink and leaves without paying.

Namine: White claw./ Vodka Soda

Ansem the Wise- scotch. Cause hes LikeThat™️ .....fucking asshole

Hanger- Mike's harder lemonade

Pance- budwiser.

Omlette- Paloma

Xigbar- old fashioned

Jiminy: Bloody Mary

Repliku: rubbing alcohol

[ukeshik]

What kind of alcohol would the AOT characters drink?

Eren, Armin, Mikasa, Jean, Connie, Sasha, Reiner, Annie, Bertholdt. (Part 1?)

TW: Alcohol is harmful to your health!

Eren: This fool is definitely insane, because he would drink gin. It doesn't matter in what form, cocktail, tonic, in its pure form. His passion is gin. Its excessive bitterness, coniferous aroma and notes of juniper with spices excite his receptors, which is why he loves this drink. (Fanfact, I hate gin, the nastiest alcohol after absinthe)

Armin: something light, like apple cider, wine or light beer, maybe even alcohol-free. He definitely does not tolerate alcohol well, so guys try not to pour this guy, because he always forgets his measure and gets drunk quickly, which is why he does rash things.

Mikasa: definitely an expensive dry red wine for meat and cheese. She likes to arrange such gatherings with Annie and Sasha, discussing what interesting things have happened these days, and what kind of fools their friends and boyfriends are. Mikasa personally goes to buy cheeses, camembert, brie, Cheddar, parmesan, maasdam, although she and Sasha mostly eat all the cheese.

Jean: Mmmm... everything? Depends on which company he's in. If he’s with guys, he doesn’t want to miss one other can of beer. In a restaurant with his woman? A couple of glasses of wine or a glass of single malt whiskey. In some interesting bar? He will definitely try some interesting unusual cocktail. Did he want to drink alone? He'll sit in the kitchen with the most normal whiskey he could find in the nearest store. But he definitely won't take something cheap.

Connie: Tequila and beer. Or ruff (a mixture of beer and vodka). This guy will definitely become addicted to alcohol as soon as he gets access to it, although he will be very upset when his mother finds him drunk and will be depressed by it herself. After that, he never came home drunk, and tried to stay with someone else. Because he drank well, and not always just for promotion. Vodka before beer sounds good, right?

Sasha: light beer and tinctures that her father taught her to make. Currant, raspberry, melon, cactus, cranberry, apricot, in general, everything that she found delicious, she tried to make tinctures, and they really came out cool and delicious. She brings her schmurdyak to girly gatherings, although in the end she also drinks wine, which she does not like at all.

Rainer: vodka or cognac. Sometimes he gets in the mood when he wants to get drunk, and he does it quickly and does not sit idly by. Even when he's with the guys, and everyone just brings beer, Rainer specially buys something stronger for himself separately (as a result, he has to share with those who ask, because they want something "more interesting and stronger").

Annie: she mostly drinks dry red wine with Mikasa, although she prefers some cocktails more, for example juice with vodka, or something fruity with syrups, like sex on the beach (and she vehemently denies that she loves this cocktail, although she is ready to drink a few if she has the opportunity).

Berthold: he drinks rarely and little, because he believes that it is pointless, because because of his large physique, and therefore his large weight, it is very difficult for him to feel the influence of alcohol, which is why he does not like it. He'll try a can of beer, and that's enough for him to realize that it's not interesting at all. But then he helps Rainer, who can sometimes overdo it.

[spiritsoffrance]

What is Absinthe?

Absinthe is a strongly alcoholic aperitif made from alcohol and distilled herbs or herbal extracts, chief amongst them grand wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) and green anise, but also almost always including 3 other herbs: petite wormwood (Artemisia pontica, aka Roman wormwood), fennel, and hyssop. Some regionally authentic recipes also call for additional herbs like star anise (badiane), sweet flag (aka calamus), melissa (aka lemonbalm or citronnelle), angelica (both root and seed), dittany (a type of oregano grown in Crete), coriander, veronica (aka speedwell), marjoram or peppermint.

Where is Absinthe From?

Grand and petite wormwood were historically cultivated near Pontarlier in the Doubs region of east France and in the adjoining Val de Travers in Switzerland, the two traditional homes of absinthe, while the other herbs were shipped in: fennel from the Gard region of France and even from Italy, the anise from the Tarn region or from Andalusia. In modern Spanish absinthes star anise (badiane) is sometimes substituted wholly or partly for the green anise, but this tends to give a very one dimensional liquorice-like taste. Badiane was used only very sparingly if at all in traditional Swiss or French manufacture. So called Czech or German "absinths" sometimes omit the anise entirely, but these are not true absinthes and are best avoided.

What Absinthe to Avoid?

Home "absinthe-making kits" widely advertised on the internet, and based on adding dried herbs or essences to vodka or Everclear, do not produce even a rough approximation of the real drink - and the results, apart from being very unpleasant tasting, may be actively harmful. High quality absinthes are always distilled rather than produced from herbal essences, and have a deliciously complex herbal and floral character, with an underlying bitterness caused by the wormwood.

What Makes Absinthe Look Green?

The classic green absinthe verte is produced by a 3-step process: first maceration of the herbal mixture in a base alcohol, then distillation of the resultant liquid and finally chlorophyllic coloration by gentle heating of a further herbal infusion. The absinthe distillation process was summarised by J. de Brevans in his 1908 La Fabrication des Liqueurs as follows: Absinthe is made in accordance with a great number of recipes which are all based upon the following plants: grand wormwood, petite wormwood, anise, fennel, and hyssop. In general these different plants are mixed together for distillation; but a few manufacturers prefer to treat wormwood, anise and fennel separately, to later mix the scented spirits in the desired proportions. The raw ingredients are placed into a steam-heated still, ...with the desired quantity of alcohol and half the volume of water needed for distillation; the plants are allowed to macerate 12 to 24 hours or even longer; the rest of the water is added and distillation is started. ...This operation is stopped as soon as the first spurt of distillate marks 60% (alcohol): rectification is thereby avoided. The first part of the tails is collected separately and used to make absinthes ordinaire; only the heart is used to prepare fine absinthes. The milky liquid which distills at the end is added to subsequent macerations. Absinthe scented-spirit is colorless. To color it, a mixture of petite wormwood and hyssop is macerated; a colorator, a special apparatus heated by steam or hot water circulation, is useful for this purpose; the process takes 12 hours. Absinthe is put into barrels for aging, then reduced to desired proof before delivering for consumption.

What Does Absinthe Taste Like?

Each herb adds its own subtle character to the blend - grand wormwood has both woody and bitter notes; petite wormwood is aromatic but less bitter (and also useful for coloration); green anise gives its characteristic scent and rich smooth mouth-feel (which fennel also enhances); the dried hyssop flowers contributes to the classic absinthe feuille morte (dead leaf) colour. Well made absinthes are generally pale green, but louche, or turn milky, when water is added. This is caused by the essential oils precipitating out of the solution, as the alcohol is diluted. Absinthes with a high percentage of star anise (or badiane as it is known in France), such as those made in Spain, tend to have a very dramatic and opaque louche, while the louche in more traditionally made absinthes develops slowly, and is more subtly translucent. Traditionally made absinthes are never a bright emerald green - those that are, have artificial colouring added. Clear absinthes - often called La Bleue or La Blanche, and historically popular in Switzerland - are made without the final colouring step, and may also differ slightly in herbal composition (sometimes for instance containing génépi, which is not otherwise usually found in absinthe). A red absinthe (originally probably coloured with paprika) has been made under the name Serpis for several decades in Spain, but this is an isolated oddity. The traditional strength is 55% - 72% alcohol, or 110º - 144º proof. Historically the best absinthes, including those from Pernod Fils, were made from a base of grape alcohol, although cheaper grain or beet alcohols were also widely used.

The Green Fairy

Almost from its inception, absinthe has been known as “La Fée Verte” or “The Green Fairy”, a tribute to its reputedly seductive and intoxicating powers.   SHOP ABSINTHE HERE!   Originally Published by Distillerie Pernot Image Provided Through: Click Here

[blujayonthewing]

'I tried this straight up when I first got it and it was horrific, so, then I looked up how to do it properly but I am not at all excited to try this'

okay is there someone who likes absinthe I can talk to,

this is such a stupid intersection of niche nerd problems but there exists an officially licensed skooma absinthe that is red and comes in a purple jug but it is not only Premium Alcohol Priced, it is also made in the UK and costs as much to ship as it does to buy, so it's not really justifiable as a fun lil treat at that price point, and all the reviews I've seen of it so far have been by Video Game People rather than Pretentious Alcohols People so they don't actually know how to correctly drink absinthe

[sonic-nancy-fan]

Oh Rama Havenna, Oh Beloved Havenna~Jack Jeanne English Trans-lyrics

These are my English trans-lyrics for the full version of Oh Rama Havenna, Oh Beloved Havenna from Jack Jeanne. This is by far my favorite song since I really like jazz/swing music. The song also has a lot of word play, symbolism, references, etc.

My lyrics this time are based on the official short English translation, and the translation for the full song done by HanaMitsu- (https://www.reddit.com/r/otomegames/comments/15ty90j/jack_jeanne_for_the_linguists_and_jj_fans_an/).

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Shining, the street lamps stay Glowing like paintings that Pollock made In our strange party tonight Frustrations? Throw them away

Da-ba-da ba-da-da-ta Like moths to a flame comes these outlaws This party paradigm Is our lowly, lonely, sad, gesellschaft

“Oh, Rama Havenna!”

Now the, zoetrope Clatters as, it falls down Spin round, and around Visions sway, with another round

The pain you feel is a mirage Just pay it no mind The world was rough with you this time Stay, unwind, you’ll be fine Dance up and down, as you know Da-da-bee-doo-dooo Give yourself to night tonight Singing out, “Havenna”

Soon you will fall, for all the traps Artemisia vulgaris, one more glass If you want to act a fool Stańczyk’s a lonely fool too

Ha-ya-pa-ya cha-cha-cha In these sprawling neon alleys, I saw (Showering in absinthe) That here, there, everywhere, God is absent

“Oh, Rama Havenna!”

Like a, ring of smoke We’re spinning, and swirling Until you’re jonesing Listen to, this song on repeat

The pain of this world is hidden Behind smoke and lies Take some psychedelics this time Come, it’s fine, let’s get high No up, just down, as you know Du-du bi ba-ba Sway ‘til the lights go out tonight Dancing for Havenna

Da-ba-da-ba da-da-ta-ra Da-da-ra da-ba-da-ba da-da-ta-ra Cha-cha cha-cha-pa cha-pa-ya Cha-ba-ya cha-cha-cha cha-pa cha-pa-ya

“Oh, Rama Havenna!”

Human, puppets dance All twirling, as they buy A room for the night So their dreams, of heaven don’t die

Tomorrow’s pain is a mirage Act like it’s nothing From the start, the world’s been smelling That mugwort you’re smoking Dance up and down, as you know Da-da-bee-doo-dooo Give yourself to night tonight Singing out, “Havenna”

No up, just down, as you know Du-du bi ba-ba Stay ‘til you overdose tonight Singing out, “Havenna”

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Notes: I took a few liberties this time since the song's scatting lines are sometimes pointless, other times references, etc. and there's so much symbolism I had to play with things a bit to get most of it in. I am very proud of how I handled the second chorus' "No up, just down" line though! I think it gets the meaning across while sounding very close to "Dance up and down" which is what one of the goals of the original dan-dan-da-la seemed to be.

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the ROTTMNT boys and alcohol

...Because I got thinking about headcanons and now I have to put them somewhere or I'll explode.

Raph

does not start drinking til his 21st birthday, despite the fact that Hidden City bars do not check IDs.

not a huge fan of being drunk, doesn't like letting go of control to that extent. usually only drinks to get a little buzzed

unless he's playing beer pong, where he gets insanely competitive

despite his size, he has a really low alcohol tolerance

drink of choice: any fruity cocktail, but especially fond of a pina colada because he finds the little umbrellas cute

Leo

the second he found out that Hidden City bars would serve him, he was pushing his luck by ordering entire bottles of vodka at 17

total party animal, will buy the entire bar a round of shots (and then portal away in the bathroom before he has to pay his tab)

any time alcohol touches his lips, he is getting trashed. don't invite him out unless you're willing to carry him home at the end of the night and possibly have him puke on your shoes

gets sober at 25

drink of choice: before the age of 25, tequila shots. after the age of 25, lemonade.

still reminisces fondly about his 'wild years' after getting sober. sometimes will steal a traffic cone stone cold sober after a house party just to relive the good old days

Donnie

generally dubious of alcohol. Considers the recreational killing of brain cells for the pursuit of social capital to be stupid

until he's 23 and realizes that he can flex on people by drinking fancier shit than they do. Fine wines, oak aged whiskey, cognac...

at one point, tried to make absinthe his drink of choice purely for the aesthetic flourish

after the worst hangover of his life, concedes that it's gross and not worth it

pretends that he can taste the difference between expensive alcohol and cheap alcohol. He can't, but still wouldn't be caught dead drinking anything cheap.

prefers to drink at home. More likely to unwind with a glass of wine with his dinner after a long day, as opposed to going to a bar

drink of choice: red wine

Mikey

started drinking at around 18

very curious about all of the different drinks out there. Cooking is still his primary hobby, but mixology becomes a close second

prefers making people drinks to drinking them himself. will spend a good 20 minutes crafting someone the perfect obscure cocktail, only to crack open a beer for himself as an afterthought

excellent at coming up with fun and bizarre drinking games on the fly

unfortunately very prone to hangovers

makes a great fried breakfast the next day

drink of choice: a sweet cider with a low alcohol %