Absinthe... discuss. - Tiki Drinks and Food

MM Mr. Moto Member Joined: Mar 08, 2010 Posts: 41	MM Mr. Moto Posted posted on Fri, Jan 28, 2011 3:24 PM The key word there is "liqueur." Grande Absente is an artificially-colored absinthe with sugar added, making it a liqueur as opposed to genuine absinthe, which has no sugar added and is usually naturally colored (if it is a verte) by the chlorophyll extracted from natural herbs like petite wormwood, hyssop, and melissa. It's not the worst stuff out there, but there are many better brands. Of course, since they are imported or produced by craft distillers, they cost a little more. [ Edited by: Mr. Moto 2011-01-28 15:26 ]

The key word there is "liqueur." Grande Absente is an artificially-colored absinthe with sugar added, making it a liqueur as opposed to genuine absinthe, which has no sugar added and is usually naturally colored (if it is a verte) by the chlorophyll extracted from natural herbs like petite wormwood, hyssop, and melissa. It's not the worst stuff out there, but there are many better brands. Of course, since they are imported or produced by craft distillers, they cost a little more.

[ Edited by: Mr. Moto 2011-01-28 15:26 ]

Post #573670 by Mr. Moto on Fri, Jan 28, 2011 3:24 PM