

The Absinthe glasses that come with the kit are an exact replica of the iconic "Pontarlier" Absinthe glasses from the Belle Époque era.Ī reservoir in the glasses' stem allows you to measure the perfect amount of Absinthe (1 oz.). She also said that the whole set is exquisite, and the spoons give additional elegance to the entire collection.Īuthentic copies of historic originals are used for all accessories.

You can see the original painting in the photo gallery. They are world renowned after being featured in a painting made by Charles Maire for the most popular Absinthe brand of the 19th century, Pernod Fils.


ORIGINAL ABSINTHE FREE
Standard ground shipping is free for all US orders.Strong flavors and a characteristic odor, this can be straight or mixed drink for excellent results. Hapsburg Absinthe XC, party on the wild side with a hint of mystery. It is a bitter liqueur and is best consumed after diluting with water and sugar. Today the liqueur is made with herbal extracts – the main one being “Aniseed” and the strength is no different to cask strength spirits and Over-proof rums. Absinthe’s modern revival began in earnest in the 1990’s and it is now a drink enjoyed the world over.
ORIGINAL ABSINTHE FULL
Public pressure to reduce Absinthe’s high consumption in the early 1900’s, forced both France and Switzerland to cease production after almost 100 years. Absinthe Flame Method Take a teaspoon full of sugar, or sugar cube and briefly dip it in your glass of absinthe. The cause of this effect was the high quantities of Thujone found in one of the ingredients: Wormwood. Absinthe gained immense popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as bohemian artists and writers such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Hemmingway and Oscar Wilde found it had an inspiring effect on their creativity and it became commonly known as “The Green Fairy”. In 1915 the French Government, and subsequently other countries, banned Absinthe due to the main ingredient – Wormwood – believed to cause hallucinations. Absinthe Original was the first real Absinthe that entered the UK market in 1999 Bottled at 70 with 15mg of thujone, blend of wormwood, 13 herbs and spices in. Sipped by artists and writers, namely Oscar Wilde, Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh, for creative inspiration. Absinthe is one of history’s most notorious liqueurs – romanticised and maligned in equal measure.
