Classical Versinthe 20s. Absinthe from Provence, France. Gift box with absinthe spoon.0.7l 45%

Versinthe Classique 20ans – magical nostalgia with 45% vol. The elegant bottle of Versinthe Classique 20ans alone catapults you back to a time when absinthe seemed shrouded in legend. Enjoy an absinthe with intensely subtle notes and experience the French Provence with its herbs in every drop. What is absinthe? Absinthe (Swiss and French spelling) is an often green spirit made from wormwood with alcohol, which shines with intense aromas from botanicals. Anise and fennel in particular join the wormwood in absinthe (spelling from the Czech Republic and Bohemia) for its licorice-like taste. Absinthe also went down in history as the so-called “Green Fairy”, but not all varieties have to be green in color; rather, they are colorless (blanche) or more or less intensely green. History of Absinthe & Versinthe Classique 20ans As the “Green Fairy” she was supposedly already 1.600 years ago by the ancient Egyptians and consumed for various powers. However, the drink we know today as absinthe is proven to have originated in Switzerland and the 18th century. Century. Absinthe became commercially known through artists and intellectuals in the 19th century. century, who were supposed to find their creativity in its green mysticism. Van Gogh, Hemingway, Poe, Wilde and many other great names enjoyed absinthe. In 1915, absinthe was unjustly banned due to its thujone content, a decision that was reversed a few years later. The Liquoristerie de Provence, which launched this Versinthe Classique 20ans, created it as a relaunch in France because of its history. At that time it was still called Versinthe “Absinthe Plants Liquor”. A classic absinthe that leaves you wanting more and has been awarded as such. What does Versinthe Classique from Provence taste like? The Versinthe from the Liquoristerie de Provence in France draws its aroma from a variety of plants that create particularly subtle recipes. They bring out intrinsic qualities and offer deep incentives. You will experience four of the 20 most important aromatic principles in this absinthe from France. The bitterness comes from classic wormwood, paired with mugwort, genepi and tarragon. Anise with sweet aromas can be found in absinthe through anise itself, coriander, fennel and dill. The balsamic note comes from basil, rosemary and angelica. Last but not least, peppermint and verbena give this absinthe its relaxing freshness. How is absinthe traditionally drunk? The traditional drinking ritual of absinthe is to mix it with ice water in a ratio of between 1:1 and 1:5, so that a milky spirit is created. This happens because of the anise oils it contains and is called the louche effect. Absinthe should not be drunk neat due to its high alcohol content. But whether as an aperitif or digestif, absinthe is a versatile delight. Around 1860, the so-called green hour (“heure verte”) was considered chic and absinthe was drunk in the late afternoon. Many similar drinking rituals date back to this time. In the fire ritual, sugar cubes are soaked in absinthe, lit on the absinthe spoon and only extinguished and stirred in when they caramelize over the glass. The French drinking method involves performing the ritual without fire and with one or two pieces of sugar. Place these on the absinthe spoon and slowly pour ice-cold water over them into the absinthe. Beguiling cocktails with absinthe Absinthe not only has fixed rituals, but also cocktails with absinthe. For example, an “Absinthe Italiano”, a “Death in the Afternoon” or an “Atty”. Find these and other recipes in the Happy-Drinks cocktail blog.de. The manufacturer itself recommends a “Mojito Versinthe” with 1 cl each of Versinthe Classique and white rum, 4 cl soda, mint leaves and sugar. Similarly, mix a “Le Verlaine” with 3 cl Versinthe to 2 cl red bitters, 4 drops Angostura bitters, mint leaves and sugar. And the third original cocktail is “Le Baudelaire”. It combines 2 cl each of Versinthe Blanche and lemon juice with 1 cl of Triple Sec. No coloring Alcohol content: 45% vol.Made in France Manufacturer: Liquoristerie de Provence, France