I mean what is the percentage of alcohol. Is it addictive and is it true that "Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder "?
Rose (Green Fairy) P.
2007-01-01 15:08:40 · 4 answers · asked by rose p 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Apologies, Should be How Potent. RP.
2007-01-01 15:11:32 · update #1
It varies greatly. Some are bottled at 'only' 45% others 53% or 65% or 74% and one brand is 89% alcohol. However when properly prepared by adding 3-5 parts ice cold water absinthe is only slightly stronger than most wine.
Absinthe is an anise flavored beverage, so those that don't like anise might not like absinthe (it is a lesser anise flavor than something like anisette).
2007-01-01 16:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alcohol content is about the same as gin, vodka, etc, but it should be watered down with cold water to drive out the flavor compounds and intensify the flavor.
It's as addictive as any alcohol, but not more so.
All the crazy stuff you hear about it doing is thanks to inferior absinthes that were sold in the 19th century. It's gaining popularity again in Europe, and the quality distilled absinthe available now does not have those side effects, but it does taste just lovely.
2007-01-01 23:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Emmy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ok I dont know but, I am going to try this SOON and here is a great site i am going to start here I am getting the GOLD 68 without anise ( I dont like licorice flavor) and I want to do it the traditional way with the slotted spoon, foutaine, the whole 9 yards It just seems so fun!! ALL HAIL THE GREEN FAIRY!! hehe
http://www.alandia.de/ This is the site I have been looking at
2007-01-01 23:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Correctly made absinthe is about 3x more potent than "regular" liquor, which is why it must be diluted with water. I doubt it's any more addictive than any other sort of alcohol. It is, however, damn tasty.
2007-01-02 01:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by indeterminate vegetable 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋