Absinthe Bottle

In the history of alcoholic beverages absinthe is considered to be the most legendary, although there is basic awareness of this legendary drink most people are unaware of the true facts of this fabulous liquor and very few have had the good fortune of enjoying a glass of this fine liquor. Absinthe has a very illustrious past and in the beginning it was considered as an all purpose tonic.

However, in the later decades it lost its image as a tonic and became famous as a stimulating and inspiring drink. Many artists and legendary writers rightfully attribute their creative genius to this “Green Fairy” as it was lovingly called then. Absinthe has inspired greats such as Van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Hemingway, and Picasso.

The beginning of the twentieth century saw several European countries ban absinthe due to false unsubstantiated rumors and studies. Thankfully in the 21st century most countries have realized that absinthe contains natural ingredients that are similar to peppermint oil or vanilla. Most European countries have lifted the ban and now absinthe is completely legal. In the United States laws still prevent the production and sale of absinthe; however, possession and drinking of absinthe is not a crime.

Unlike other everyday spirits that people drink according to their preference absinthe drinking is an elaborate ritual. This ritual is also called as the absinthe ritual and it is also one of the reasons for the absinthe’s popularity amongst the pantheon of spirits. In the basic ritual, absinthe is poured in the glass. A sugar cube is placed on a special flat perforated spoon and ice cold water is dripped over the cube of sugar. The sugar slowly dissolves and dilutes the absinthe in the glass. As water dilutes the absinthe in the glass, the color of the liquid turns from green to opaque white as the oils are released this is also called as louching. For every part of absinthe three parts of ice cold water is added.

Absinthe bottles are available in capacities of 700 ml, 500 ml, 100ml, and 50ml. smaller size ceramic bottles are also available and considered as collectors or gift items. Sealed bottles of vintage absinthe are considered more precious than jewellery, and it is not uncommon to find collectors pay huge sums to acquire one. The labels on absinthe bottles may spell it as Absinthe, Absinth or Absenta. The French and Swiss use Absinthe, while in Spanish it is spelt as Absenta, the Germans use the word Absinth on bottles. The Czech Republic has many reputed distilleries producing absinthe and they use the word Absinth. Absinthe from the Czech Republic does not contain anise, fennel and other herbs; however, it does contain wormwood and has high alcohol content.

Absinthe has become so popular that absinthe art contests are held every year. The day is not far when absinthe will be permitted in the United States but for now Americans can buy absinthe legally from non-American sources. Just go online and buy your absinthe bottles and other absinthe accessories. One place where you can find the best deals on all absinthe products is Absinthekit.com