Absinthe is mysterious and mysteriousdrink, which is attributed to an extraordinary effect on a person. Discussions about its usefulness and harm last a long time, but the disputing parties agree that absinthe has an exquisite and unique taste.
Absinthe in Greek"wormwood". In our time, this is called alcoholic beverage, which is widely distributed, which contains 70, 75 or 86% alcohol. The basis of absinthe is an extract of a plant of wormwood, which in its essential oils has a high concentration of a substance called thujone.
Thujone is a substance containinga hallucinogen who, together with alcohol in absinthe, often leads to aggressive behavior of a person. The effect of this substance is not the best way to characterize absinthe in comparison with other drinks, but its fans say that everything depends on the person and the amount of drink. They also insist that you need to understand how to drink absinthe properly.
In addition to wormwood, absinthe contains many different herbs and flowers, for example, such as anise, angelica, coriander, lemon balm, mint, parsley, two species of wormwood, fennel, chamomile and others.
Usually absinthe is green, emerald color,However, there are beverages that have blue, yellow, red, brown and even black. Green shade of absinthe is due to the fact that the composition contains chlorophyll, but it breaks up into light.
Because of the emerald color absinthe in the common peoplegot the name "green witch", as well as "green fairy". In order for the drink to retain its taste qualities for longer, the effect of consumption and color, it is spread over opaque bottles.
Absinthe is classified according to different criteria, andthere is no uniform opinion as to what exactly is the standard, nor is there complete agreement on how to drink absinthe properly. If you classify natural absinthe by color, then you can talk about green and yellow colors, having different shades.
Green absinthe.This absinthe is classic, with a natural color, which has a number of shades: from light green to a saturated emerald tone. Almost all absinthe manufacturers produce a green drink, but now many of them prefer to use food colorings. This is due to the fact that the natural color obtained with the help of chlorophyll, with time disappears due to the influence of light.
Yellow absinthe.This drink has a bright amber color. Most often this is achieved with food colors, but it can also be a sign of the naturalness of absinthe. The fact is that the natural dye chlorophyll can also change its color to yellow after a while - this phenomenon is called "aging absinthe".
As mentioned earlier, there are several varieties of absinthe - both classical and very unusual and extravagant. The latter can be attributed to red absinthe.
This drink is so unusual for absinthecolor due to the fact that it produces garnet, which gives it the refinement of the shade of ruby and the piquancy of the aftertaste, especially bright and rich, if you understand how to drink absinthe correctly. However, at present most manufacturers use food colorants, which, in turn, affects the taste of the drink.
Black absinthe is probably the most unusualof all kinds. Its main feature is that it is made not from inflorescences or wormwood leaves, but from its roots. This absinthe receives its color from the infusion of a black acacia called "catechu". She also adds sweet berry tones to the bouquet of the drink. Nowadays many manufacturers of absinthe replace "catechu" with cheap food colors that change the taste not for the better.
At the moment, the color of absinthe, regardless ofon whether it's a classic green or unique black tone, can not be a guarantee of the quality of the drink and its naturalness. Therefore, some connoisseurs of the drink claim that it is more correct to classify it according to the fortress. It is also necessary to pay attention to how to correctly drink absinthe of different strengths in order to obtain the maximum positive effect and not to harm the body.
Czech, French and Spanish manufacturersvarieties of absinthe with an extract of wormwood, but a low content of thujone (sometimes without it) is most often produced a drink that has a strength of 55 to 65% alcohol.
Some manufacturers of France, Germany,Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic and Switzerland make extremely strong absinthe - from 70 to 85% of alcohol. Drink, created by classical technology, refers to an extremely strong species.
Absinthe is often classified as contained inhe is a Tuyong who, as is known, has a hallucinogenic character. There are Czech and Swiss absinthe with a high content of thujone, in which its share varies between 25 and 100 mg per liter of beverage.
Many Italian and Spanish manufacturers of absinthe produce a drink in which the content of thujone is small and varies from 1.5 to 10 mg per liter.
In France and Switzerland a drink is produced, inwhich is absent thujone. Most often these are tinctures, which, in fact, mimic the taste of absinthe, but some classify them as absinthe. These tinctures are mainly used for making cocktails, and in their pure form it is not recommended to drink them.
The culture of use exists practicallyall alcoholic beverages, and she also has absinthe. This drink requires an extremely attentive attitude to it and a correct calculation of the dosage in order to get maximum pleasant sensations and not to harm your health.
High alcohol content is not the onlya reason that requires caution, you need to be careful with the tuyon, which is contained in absinthe. It's not for nothing that this drink is called twice: if you follow all the rules, it's a "green fairy", and if you exceed the dose, it will turn into a "green witch".
There are several manufacturing methodsabsinthe, but they are all aimed at reducing the bitter taste of the drink, as well as its strength. There are ways that focus not only on taste, but also on the spectacle of cooking absinthe.
There are several opinions on how todrink green absinthe. It is believed that the French classical (classical) method of using absinthe is the most suitable for a classical drink. It is done this way: on the edge of the glass with a drink put a special flat spoon for absinthe, in which there are special openings. On the place where the holes are, put one cube of refined sugar, then on this sugar begin to pour ice water, which, when sweetened, falls into the glass.
Water and sugar react with absinthe, andThe separation of essential oils begins, because of which the drink acquires turbidity. It is also believed that water with sugar increases the strength of the influence of the hallucinogenic thujone contained in the drink, but there is no scientific confirmation of this. Absent is diluted with water in a proportion of one to five.
Consider another way how to drink properlyabsinthe at home. This drink is consumed in a pure, undiluted form, but a single dose is recommended to limit the amount in the region of 30 ml. Absinthe is cooled, practically approaching zero temperature, and it becomes thick in consistency, then poured into narrow glasses and drink. It is worth noting that it is recommended to limit one-time use of absinthe in its pure form for the evening. To avoid negative consequences, it is better to switch to cocktails with its content.
Often you can hear the question:"How correctly to drink absinthe and than to have a snack?" Pure absinthe is an aperitif, and it is not snacked, but if it is contained in a cocktail, then it can be snacked with chocolate and fruits.
In order to try absinthe, cooked(Czech) method, it is necessary to do the following: a glass for one quarter is filled with pure absinthe. Then they moisten in an absinthe one cube of sugar-refined sugar. A spoon specially designed for absinthe with holes is placed on the edges of the glass and a sugar cube soaked in a drink is placed on it. After that, the sugar is ignited, and it is allowed to burn for about one minute.
Sugar begins to melt, its hot liquid drops fall to the bottom of the glass and make the taste of the drink more mild and pleasant. Then a little ice water is added to the glass, and absinthe is ready for use.
Consider how to drink absinthe correctly with vapors.This method is also known as "two glasses". To make absinthe using this method, you need a glass and a glass. A small glass (up to 30 ml) is filled with absinthe, then it is placed inside the glass. In the glass itself, slowly pour cold water. After the water in the glass is mixed with the absinthe in the glass, the beverage inside the glass is ready for use.
One of the most popular methods of cooking absinthe is "barman", for example, it is used to make a cocktail "The Devil's Breath".
For the preparation of absinthe, it is necessary to havecognac glass, a glass from under whiskey and a tube with a napkin. In the cognac glass, a beverage is poured, not more than 50 ml, and ignited. The glass itself is tilted at an angle of 45-65 ° and rotated along its own axis. After half a minute, the absinthe, which continues to burn, is poured into a glass for whiskey and covered with a cognac glass.
Pair of absinthe from a glass for whiskey rises andconcentrate in a cognac glass. Then the last, with pairs of absinthe, in the same inverted form is placed on a napkin with a straw. This is done in such a way that one end of the straw is inside an inverted cognac glass. Finished absinthe, which is in a glass for whiskey, is drunk, then through the tube they begin to inhale the vapors that have been preserved in the cognac glass.
These are the most famous and popular methodsconsumption of a unique drink. Now you know how to correctly drink absinthe at home, and most importantly, how to properly prepare it. And yet it is recommended to entrust the preparation of absinthe and cocktails with its contents (especially with the use of fire) to professionals. They know the right dosage of this insidious drink and will allow you to enjoy it without jeopardizing your health.
