Soon became the fashionable drink in the period from the middle of the 19th Century to the beginning of the 20th. However, a little later, absinthe was discovered by the bohemian circles of Paris (the opinion leaders of the time). This drink was first thought up by the taciturn Swiss, presumably before they’d decided that the meaning of life lies in financial riches and not in wealth of experience and enjoyment (a little social comment there…). From the taciturn Swiss to the green hour The spoon is then removed and the Absinthe is ready to be tasted.
As the sugar dissolves and is swept into the glass by the water, a bright green nebula forms which lightens and clouds the liquid simultaneously, making mysterious shapes all the while. The cold water is then gently and gradually poured over the sugar cube. The classic way to drink Absinthe needs a small liqueur glass, a special small convex straining spoon, cold water and a sugar cube.Ī measure of the green drink is poured into the glass, then the sugar cube is placed on the spoon, which is in turn balanced across the rim of the glass. Its multi-dimensional completeness and most of all, the rituals of its preparation form the basis on which its legend rests. It has a bright green colour, which becomes milky and opaque once water is added (as also happens with ouzo). Absinthe has a more rounded and herbal taste. This link is for a musical mood that suits it perfectly.Īlthough the taste is familiar, it is very different to the far more one-dimensional, aggressive and acidic flavour of ouzo. It coexists harmoniously with the other milder-flavoured herbs, masterfully divided into the relative double bass, cello, viola and second violin roles. Anise distinguishes itself like the first violin in a quintet. The prevailing flavour is anise (the basic ingredient in ouzo). What does Absinthe taste likeĪbsinthe is a spirit made from herbs, the main one being Artemisia Absinthium, a plant with healing properties. Therefore, it’s worth saying a couple of words about it before we get to our seduction suggestions (they make good conversation topics, too!). You could fill a book with all the stories about it, without knowing which are based on fact and which are fiction. The inspiration behind the last part of our gastronomic valentine dinner is the historical taboo surrounding this drink.
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