Absente Absinthe 55% Vol. 0,1l in Giftbox

Absente absinthe, a characteristic herbal spirit from Provence in France, is characterized by its high aniseed content, which in some countries places it in the pastis category. This classification allows it to be sold in regions where traditional absinthe is banned due to its thujone content - an essential oil of the wormwood herb that is toxic in high doses.

However, Absente Absinthe contains only a very small amount of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), which distinguishes it from classic absinthe, whose name is derived from the Latin word for wormwood, "absinthium". Historically, the tradition of absinthe dates back to the 18th century and reached its heyday in the 1920s, particularly in the Parisian art scene, where diluting it with water became a popular drinking method.

Tasting notes:

Color: Clear.
Nose: Menthol, peppermint.
Taste: Sweet, star anise, sugar.
Finish: Long lasting.

The Absente pleasure ritual includes:

- Placing a piece of sugar on the special spoon above the rim of the glass.
- Adding water over the sugar to give the liqueur its characteristic opal green color (optionally, crushed ice can be added beforehand).

For those who prefer intense flavors, drinking the Absente straight is an option. Mint complements the drink perfectly.