There are several myths about absinthe. However, these are not supported by evidence. It's not a hallucinogenic. Ii doesn't have to be flambéd on a sugar cube, or any of the other bizarre notions that have come up.
It has a licorice flavor.
Absinthe has been associated with New Orleans mixology with the historic Old Absinthe House, where General Andrew Jackson met with the pirate Jean Lafitte and enlisted the Baratarian Battery of cannoneers toward the end of the War of 1812.
It was originally an ingredient in the Sazerac, the original New Orleans cocktail.
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| Edgar Degas, The Absinthe Drinker |
9 comments:
Hmmm...
I might have to see if I can find some so I can properly observe the day.
Glad to see you and that Green Faery!
The Sazerac is a very potent beverage! Absinthe is not sold in Alabama, to my knowledge.
I think I've heard of it but never had any.
The absinthe frappe is another nice absinthe drink.
Lots of mystery and myth surrounding it. Might have to try some. I am a lightweight in the alcohol consumption department (cheap date) and it might be nearly hallucinogenic for me.
I know of it, but have never tried any. Interesting post. Love the Green Faery!
I'm like most of the others - I've heard of absinthe, but never had any. I'd always sort of thought that absinthe referred to the condition of not being prethent in a particular location.
I wasn't thinking of punning but since Bilbo started it...
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder.
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