ABSENTE
&
GRANDE
ABSENTE
ABSENTE
This liqueur is prepared from an infusion and essence of absinthe herbs (1,5 %), lemon balm and mint spirits, cane sugar and alcohol..
* Wormwood
* Mugwort
* Aniseed
* Lemon balm
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthuim), with its fragrant gray leaves, was once used to add flavor to sauces and to make the famous liqueur known as “The Green Fairy”. It was banned in 1915 because of the toxicity caused by the absinthe. However, although only part of the herb was toxic, it was extremely bitter. At the time, the toxicity was attributed to a substance known as thujone.
During the heady days of late 19th century Paris, Absinthe was the trademark drink of famous artists, writers and poets like Picasso, Baudelaire, Hemingway, Degas, Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec and Oscar Wilde. They all heavily indulged in Absinthe. Maybe it was the mystical allure of "The Green Fairy." Perhaps it was the inspiration for all their great creative work. Whatever the reason, Absinthe truly grew to become the symbol of the free and easy spirit of the massive bohemian counterculture. Experience Absente and recall the glitz and glamour of la belle époque, Paris.
Today, Absente, a liqueur made from the absinthe herb, differs from its older sister in one important way : some active principles in the herbs (thujone, fenchone and pinocamphone) are included today, but in minute doses, in compliance with regulations.
This liqueur consists of alcohol, sugar, essence and infusion of mugwort, green anise spirit, essence of star anise (anethole), spirits of lemon balm and mint, and essence of wormwood. The mugwort infusion (Artemisia vulgaris) gives Absente its structure. The subtle flavors of anise, mint and spices from the spirits and essences give Absente its balance, finesse, freshness and its surprising ability to linger on the palate.
Serving suggestions
When drinking Absente, anything goes (well, almost anything) :
- Absente can be poured over shaved ice or ice cubes.
- Those who like strong sensations drink it straight up.
- Those who prefer an unsweetened and bitter taste may simply add cold water to Absente.
- Fans of tradition carefully carry out the time-honored practice of placing a sugar cube on the slotted absinthe spoon and balancing it over the glass. Then they slowly pour in water. This dissolves the sugar and the Absente turns an opalescent green.
Absente - Absente may also be flambéed.
- Cocktail suggestions: to be selected.
GRANDE ABSENTE
Grande Absente is a bitter liqueur that contains more absinthe and less sugar.
Grande Absente is made from alcohol, sugar, absinthe infusions and essences, mugwort and star anise, aniseed alcohol, balm and mint.
* Wormwood
* Mugwort
* Aniseed
* Lemon balm
Grande Absente completes the existing Absente and Extrême d’Absente range. The new Grande Absente formula contains more absinthe plant extracts and is low in sugar, thus providing its special bitter flavour.
Grande Absente is clear and shiny in appearance, with a striking green colour and yellow undertones.
Grande Absente should be served neat over crushed ice or in cocktails.
Available SKUs
- Absente Liquer 10mg 55% alc 0.70lt
- Grande Absente 35mg 69% alc 0.70lt
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