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On October 07, 2007 in Back to basic

Reveal hidden magic mood of a traditional, controversial, and provocative bitter drink having an emerald green color, extremely high alcohol level and containing thujone. Experience the comeback of cult spirit, loved by such a famous artists as Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Edouard Manet or Oscar Wilde. Simply enjoy … real Absinth.

Absinthe’s triumph was supported not only by its excessive bitter taste but also by the very special ritual of its degustation. The most popular way of drinking is a group festivity called “pelle”. Firstly take a special Absinthe glass, having a wide neck, cover it by a special Absinthe flat spoon and put a sugar lump on it. Then pour slowly Absinthe over the sugar into the glass and light up the sugar wet with Absinthe. The sugar melts, caramelizes and drips into the glass through the pinholes in the spoon. Finally top up the glass with water which turns the drink into opal color.

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