Archive for August, 2009

Where Absinthe is Sold?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Absinthe is experiencing a bit of a revival at the moment after being legalized in many countries around the world. Where you can find Absinthe?In many countries, although each country seems to follow different law vis-a-vis Absinthe and thujone regulation.
Absinthe was made illegal in many countries in the early 1900s after allegations and claims [...]

Flavors Of Red Wine

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Several meals, appetizers and desserts has been flavored by red wine.  There are red wines that are good for the person who has not ventured into the red wine arena before and wines that are subtly different from others where it takes a more experienced wine taster to notice.  There are many resources that can [...]

Knowledge Of Absinthe Green Fairy

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Absinthe Green Fairyis an alcoholic drink with an interesting history. It was prepared as a tonic in the 18th century and became one of the most controversial and famous drinks of all time.
Absinthe is incredibly strong between 45 and 75% Alcohol by volume. Because of it’s emerald green color it is known as “Green Fairy” [...]

Preparing Absinthe

Monday, August 24th, 2009

When you have bought or made your own Absinthehow to prepare it is the next issue because Absinthe is not like any other alcoholic beverage, it is usually served diluted with iced water. Absinthe was served in the traditional way in La Belle Epoque in France and Switzerland. A person can learn “The Ritual” or [...]

Knowledge Of Absinthe Effects

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Everyone knows about the infamous effects of Absinthe. People know the colorful history and the secret myths of Absinthe.
Absinthe was made in Switzerland in the 18th century as an elixir or tonic. The herb wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium) which is main ingredient of it has been used in medicine in various form since ancient times - [...]

Knowledge Of Absinthe Fairy

Friday, August 21st, 2009

The Absinthe fairy was used on Absinthe label and posters. In the film Moulin Rouge Absinthe, the Green Fairy, was the favorite drink of artists and writers. 
Absinthe Fairy Followers
Famous devotees of La Fee Verte, the Green Fairy, were Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Charles Baudelaire, Paul Gauguin, Oscar Wilde and Ernest Hemingway who created his [...]