What determines the strength of the drink? How many degrees are there in absinthe?

Absinthe– an alcoholic drink with a strength from 50 to 89.9%! The most important component of absinthe is wormwood, the essential oils of which contain a large amount of thujone.

Wormwood is known to cause a euphoric and, in large doses, a hallucinogenic state. It is thanks to these properties that absinthe has become so popular.

What is absinthe

Thujone or monoterpine (chemical formula: C10H16O) is a colorless substance found in wormwood. It has a characteristic smell reminiscent of menthol, which is the main element due to which absinthe is famous for its hallucinogenic effect.

To give a more refined taste, some manufacturers add to absinthe: Roman wormwood, anise, fennel, calamus, mint, lemon balm, licorice, angelica and some other herbs.

It is very easy to distinguish classic absinthe from parody:

1. Pay attention to the composition; it must indicate the amount of thujone per liter, for example: 10 ml/l. The bigger, the better".
2. Ideal if made on the basis of grape alcohol, but not critical.
3. Absinthe is not a liqueur.
4. The strength of real absinthe is always higher than or equal to 50%.

Drinking absinthe in its pure form is almost impossible; to do everything right and enjoy the drink, Shake recommends reading.

Absinthe classification

1. Fortress

   According to the generally accepted classification, absinthe can be divided into two categories: high-strength drinks - 50-65 degrees and extremely high-strength drinks - containing 65-89.9% alcohol.

   In the eyes of true connoisseurs, only the extreme category is capable of retaining the essential oils of wormwood, which will undoubtedly affect the result of drinking.

2. Color
3. Thujone content level
4. Place of manufacture
5. Manufacturer

There are four types of absinthe based on color.

1. Green (from light green to emerald)

   Classic (chlorophyll) color of absinthe; yellow (amber) – obtained due to the gradual “aging” of chlorophyll cells.

2. Red (light ruby)

   Achieved by adding pomegranate extract to the drink.

3. Black (dark brown)

   In production, chlorophyll-free roots of wormwood and dark infusion of black acacia are used.

4. White Absinthe (clear)

   During the period of prohibition, there was the so-called white or “secret” absinthe (“La Bleue”) - a drink containing thujone, but for the purpose of camouflage, devoid of its characteristic color due to slightly modified manufacturing technology.

It should be borne in mind that in the modern absinthe industry, the desired color can be given to the drink through the use of food coloring.

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According to the level of thujone content

1. Absinthe with high thujone content

   25-100 mg/liter.

2. Low in thujone

   1.5-10 mg/liter.

3. Thujone free

Place of manufacture: in which country is absinthe better?

1. Switzerland

   It produces predominantly extremely strong absinthe, highly saturated with thujone, but in very limited, actually non-commercial quantities.

2. Czech

   Primarily specializes in extremely strong varieties with varying degrees of thujone saturation, produced in huge quantities.

3. Spain

   It doesn’t just produce absinthe on an industrial scale, but tries to please both lovers of a weaker drink with a low thujone content, and their opponents.

4. France

   The second homeland of absinthe, France, stands apart. Although the various sizes of distillates produced there are formally considered absinthe, this is done mainly out of respect for the contribution of this country to the process of creating and distributing the drink.

   As you know, French manufacturers have completely abandoned the use of wormwood in their products, replacing it with star anise, which makes the drinks they offer only semblances of absinthe.

   There are, however, absinthe brands containing thujone such as “La fee” and “Lucid”, which are positioned as being produced in France. But at the same time, the first of them is produced by the British company Green Utopia, and the second by the American company Viridian Spirits LLC.

5. Other countries

   Secondary countries producing absinthe or drinks similar to it in content are: Italy, Germany, USA and the Netherlands.

   In particular, a curious phenomenon was the “Liqueur d'Absinthe” sold in Amsterdam, containing 26 milligrams of thujone per liter, whose production is attributed to the French brand “Francois Guy”.

   Russia, Ukraine and Bulgaria are also trying to join the club of absinthe-producing countries.

History of absinthe production

Speaking about famous brands of absinthe, it’s worth starting with a short overview of the enterprises that produced the drink, so to speak, in its past life, that is, from the time of its creation (the end of the 18th century) until its almost universal ban (the beginning of the 20th century).

Among the leading manufacturers and brands of that time, in addition to the pioneer in this industry - the company Pernod Fils, mention should be made of such dinosaurs of the absinthe industry as Fritz Duval Dubied Père & Fils, A. Vichet, la Cressonnee", "Terminus", "A. Junod", "Cousin Jeune", "L. Lemercier" & "Duval", "Oxygenee" and "Kübler absinthe".

Moreover, most of them were in one way or another connected with the Pernot family or with the French region of Pontarlier.

The appearance of the Pernod Fils brand in Pontarlier took place thanks to Major Daniel Henri Dubier, who in 1797 bought the recipe for wormwood mixture from its creators - the Henriot sisters from the Swiss Couvet, and his son-in-law, the Swiss Henri-Louis Pernod, who put the production of the drink on a factory basis.

The extreme popularity of Pernod Fils is evidenced by the fact that by the end of the 19th century the company was producing 30,000 liters of the drink daily.

In 1798, one of the closest relatives of the house of Dubier/Pernod, Fritz Duval, opened his own business in Couva, calling his brainchild: “Fritz Duval Dubied Père & Fils”.

In turn, in Pontarlier there were factories of such famous absinthe producers as A. Vichet, la Cressonnee", "A. Junod", "Cousin Jeune" and "Terminus".

The fate of the drink, produced under the Oxygenee brand, whose advertising featured the optimistic phrase: “This is great,” is interesting. After the ban on absinthe was lifted, this brand reappeared on the shelves. But since current French absinthe does not contain wormwood, the revival of “Oxygenee” turned out to be very conditional.

Another thing is the Swiss brand “Kübler absinthe”, founded in 1863, banned along with other brands in 1910, and again revived by the great-grandson of the company’s founder after the re-legalization of absinthe.

Swiss absinthe: popular brands

1. Swiss La Bleu– 68 degrees, 25-35 mg of thujone per liter, grown from smuggled white absinthe.
2. Logan Films– 68 degrees, 10 mg of thujone per liter.

Absinthe from Swiss La Bleu

Czech absinthe: popular brands

1. Hill's absinth– 70 degrees, 1.5 mg of thujone per liter, it was this drink, despite the absence of a significant number of minor ingredients in it, that ushered in the era of re-legalization of absinthe.
2. Staroplzenecky Absinth– 70 degrees, 10 mg of thujone per liter, according to the manufacturer, the drink is made according to the traditional recipe of Napoleonic times.
3. King of Spirits Original– 70 degrees, 10 mg thujone per liter and King of Spirits Gold – 70 degrees, 100 mg thujone per liter, both versions of the drink are yellow absinthe.
4. Prague Absinth– 70 degrees, the amount of thujone per liter is significantly kept silent.
5. Logan 100 by Logan Absinthe– 70 degrees, 100 mg of thujone per liter.
6. Absinth Beetle– 70 degrees, 30 mg of thujone per liter.
7. Green Magic– 70 degrees, 59.3 mg of thujone per liter.
8. Teichenne Absinth
9. Zelena Muza– 70 degrees, 10 mg of thujone per liter.
10. Absinthe Original- 70 degrees, 10 mg of thujone per liter.

Absinthe from Hill's absinth

Spanish absinthe: popular brands

1. Xenta– 70 degrees, 35 mg of thujone per liter, recently also produced in Italy.
2. Xenta Superior– 70 degrees, 35 mg of thujone per liter, this modification is distinguished by less anise, elegant packaging design and the presence of a sprig of wormwood in each bottle.
3. Deva 70% variety of Deva Absenta
4. Absenta Serpis– 70 degrees, up to 30 mg of thujone per liter.

So, there is a lot of choice. If we take into account brands of absinthe that are less common or do not meet our criteria, then it is much larger.

Shake It Up was not intended to warn anyone against drinking this alcoholic drink, much less to advertise it. Therefore, the answer to the question: “To drink or not to drink?” depends entirely on your decision.

A drink made from wormwood is popular in almost every country. Many herbs are used to make it. It is not without reason that the tincture has become widespread, because it has a healing effect. Naturally, absinthe is alcohol, and therefore exceeding the dose is fraught with various complications. In other words, if you use the tincture wisely, the result will be positive.

How did absinthe come about?

This alcoholic drink has an interesting history of origin.

Tinctures containing wormwood were used in ancient times by the Egyptians and Greeks. Alcohol served as a remedy for jaundice, rheumatism and anemia.

But such drinking was different from the modern version of alcohol that everyone has heard about.

Some sources talk about the Enrio sisters, who in the 18th century came up with a green tincture that helped patients heal. According to another version, the inventor is considered to be the Frenchman Pierre Ordiner, who was a doctor. He also used alcohol quite successfully in his practice. Thanks to him, people liked the strong drink so much that it began to be mass produced.

After the recipe was purchased, Henri Dubier and his friend Henri-Louis Pernot began producing green alcohol. Their business began to develop well. Therefore, after a short period of time, successful entrepreneurs opened another plant. The brand under which the alcohol is produced is called “Pernod”.

Even the war in North Africa was not complete without green tincture. Absinthe helped French soldiers drive away illnesses, because there were plenty of them on the hot continent. Strong alcohol served as protection against various intestinal disorders, since the water was dirty and contained a lot of harmful microbes. Upon returning home, the soldiers continued to drink truly miraculous alcohol.

In the 19th century in France, it was considered normal to drink an alcoholic drink of such an unusual color. Even wine was not as in demand as he was. True, even then they began to speak badly of alcohol, since those who consumed it behaved quite inappropriately. Schizophrenia was often diagnosed. Although any will lead to negative consequences if its dose is excessive.

How should you drink absinthe correctly?

The strength of the alcohol is quite strong. The average alcohol content is 70%.

It is made from:

• wormwood;
• calamus;
• fennel;
• anise;
• mint;
• lemon balm;
• angelica;
• licorice;
• parsley;
• coriander;
• chamomile;
• Veronica;
• white ash.

Wormwood is the main component.

The unusual effect of alcohol is explained by the presence of a substance such as thujone in wormwood.

If an alcoholic drink enters the body in too much quantity, then the substance becomes toxic.

Absinthe is available in four types - classic green, yellow, red and black. But the color of the drink does not affect the strength. A high concentration of alcohol is needed to retain the essential oils. If the alcohol strength is below 55%, then this alcohol cannot be called real absinthe.

It is worth knowing that this alcoholic drink can be drunk in different ways. Because of its bitter taste, methods have been invented to sweeten the tincture. There are three such methods - French, Czech and Russian. To drink the tincture, you will need a glass and a special absinthe spoon with holes.

In the first option, the following actions are carried out:

1. Pour alcohol into a glass.
2. Place a spoonful of absinthe on the edges of the dish and a piece of sugar on top.
3. Slowly pour water over the sugar until it dissolves and mixes with the absinthe.

The ideal proportion of tincture and water is 1:5. When the syrup gets mixed with alcohol, the essential oils are released. As a result, the drink turns white, while its tint will be greenish-yellow.

Using the French method, you can drink classic tinctures with 65-80% alcohol. If this figure is much lower, then not so much water will be needed; in extreme cases, it may not be used at all.

The Czech method is also no less interesting. Or rather, there are two options. One of them is characterized by burning sugar. Let's look at the steps step by step.

1. First, the spoon is installed.
2. Then sugar is added.
3. Then you should slowly pour absinthe on it until it’s all in the glass.
4. The sugar is set on fire.
5. You need to wait for the resulting caramel to dissolve into alcohol.
6. Three parts of water are poured in and mixed, after which the alcohol can be consumed.

1. Sugar is placed on a heated absinthe spoon.
2. Alcohol is poured slowly.
3. The drink is diluted with a small amount of water.

Although, if desired, you can omit adding water.

The most unusual option is Russian. And it is suitable for those who love thrills. The main thing is to act in order.

1. You will need two glasses.
2. The first should contain a tincture that is set on fire. There will be no problems with this, since the alcohol is quite strong. It is necessary to set fire to allow the composition to burn out slightly.
3. The dish with the drink is covered with another glass.
4. After the fire goes out, the liquid is poured into a second glass, and the one it was in is covered with a napkin and turned over.
5. The process of drinking the drink itself is unusual. A sip of alcohol is taken, and then using a cocktail straw, the aroma from the glass that was covered with a napkin is inhaled.

It should be said that the effect will be, in the literal sense of the word, amazing. But not everyone can do what is required.

Many will certainly be interested in the question of what exactly absinthe is drunk with. First of all, regular cold water is used. But juices from apples, cherries or oranges are also suitable. Orange goes well with anise. Apples and cherries are suitable to soften the bitterness. In addition, they give off a rather light and pleasant fruity aroma.

It is not advisable to drink alcohol, otherwise all the aftertaste will disappear. The same applies to snacks. They should be abandoned. The drink is made to be enjoyed. Of course, moderation is good in everything.

If you wish, you can make your own alcohol instead of buying it. There is nothing complicated in the process itself. The main thing is to stock up on the main ingredients - distiller, alcohol and fresh wormwood. The recipe is also easy to find.

Negative effect of alcohol

The drink became popular for a reason. Its effect was truly powerful. And it’s not just about the positive effect on the body. If the dose is increased excessively, then the drinker will experience completely different sensations.

If we compare absinthe intoxication and regular alcoholic intoxication, then there really are differences. In the first case, slightly blurry, unclear vision occurs. The drinker begins to perceive colors differently.

It is very difficult to distinguish small objects. And if you look at larger objects, they turn out blurry.

A person often feels cheerful. Or he is in a pleasant and calm relaxed state. He may laugh for no reason or become aggressive for no reason.

One of the effects is an almost complete absence of pain. Because of alcohol, a person does things that are considered stupid and incomprehensible. Moreover, such actions can offend others.

Some people have vivid memories of being drunk. But others may suffer from terrifying hallucinations and severe pain.

In principle, the effect of alcohol is explained by the individuality of each person, his mood, upbringing and the circumstances in which absinthe is drunk. Of course, the dose is also important. Measure is always welcome. If you abuse the tincture, you will definitely get a hangover. And if someone says otherwise, then he is mistaken.

The appearance of the so-called state of altered reality is provoked by thujone contained in wormwood. In large quantities it will turn out to be a strong narcotic and poison.

Due to thujone, a person suffers from hallucinations and convulsions. The nervous system is seriously affected.

If you drink alcohol for a long time and a lot, a dependence appears, which is called “absintheism syndrome.”

This condition is characterized by:

• depression;
• problems with movement coordination;
• insomnia;
• nausea;
• chills;
• epileptic seizures.

However, it cannot be argued that such changes in the body are caused by thujone. These are the symptoms of alcoholism in general. Therefore, it would be more correct to say that the syndrome arises from excessive quantity.

That is, ignoring the amount you drink will most likely lead to serious side effects.

The condition will be accompanied by:

• nightmares;
• problems falling asleep;
• chills;
• depression;
• numbness;
• psychosis;
• convulsive manifestations;
• nausea.

But still, the drink was invented to help people heal from serious illnesses. If it is used correctly, then the body will become truly healthier.

Thanks to alcohol, relaxation occurs, fever is eliminated and inflammatory processes disappear, blood vessels dilate, and appetite improves.

This product has useful properties:

• disinfectant;
• antispasmodic;
• anticonvulsant.

If you want to try the taste of real absinthe, then you should first study the information about what it should be like. The lower the strength of the alcohol, the more likely it is to contain dyes. But the most important thing is that you should never lose sight of, no matter how good alcohol is, its amount should not have a detrimental effect on your health. Otherwise, use turns into sabotage.

Absinthe is considered the strongest alcoholic drink (excluding pure alcohol); how many degrees it contains depends on the type. As a rule, the figure varies from 55º to 86º. Many myths and amazing stories are associated with this drink. You could say absinthe has a rich past. And it all started in ancient times.

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The Egyptians considered absinthe an excellent medicine; the Greeks used it to treat rheumatism, jaundice and anemia. But the Swiss physician Pierre Ordinier decided to truly study the effect of the drink on the body in the 18th century.

Absinthe with a lump of sugar

By that time, absinthe could be purchased in pharmacies as a cure for spasms and viral diseases. The doctor tried to create a panacea based on it, and in the end he invented a recipe for an alcoholic drink that later became very popular.

Many famous personalities of the late 19th century were fans of absinthe - artists, poets, musicians. It was called the drink of bohemia. Most likely, this popularity is explained by the special sensations after consuming it. After all, absinthe is the same tincture of wormwood and other herbs in alcohol. It is wormwood that contains in its composition a special substance thujone - a dangerous poison and hallucinogen. Under his influence, creative people painted pictures and created talented works. But there is a version that it was after a glass of absinthe that Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear.

It may be a common legend, but the "green witch" (one of the many names for absinthe) is by no means harmless. In a number of countries, this drink is prohibited for consumption without further purification.

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The traditional color of absinthe is green. But there are also red, yellow, black, brown, white. Aged absinthe is yellow. Adding coloring can also “age” the drink. The red tint is achieved by adding the same dye or pomegranate extract. Black and brown absinthe are infused with the roots, not the leaves, of wormwood. There is another option - acacia infusion is added to the drink. White absinthe is diluted with water and mixed with sugar.

Green absinthe in a glass

• high strength (from 70 to 85º);
• low strength (from 55 to 65º).

The first is traditionally produced in Switzerland, the second is typical for France, it contains practically no thujone or contains it in small doses.

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To fully enjoy this drink, it is not enough to pour it into a glass and just drink it. This is possible, of course, but for true connoisseurs, drinking absinthe is a special ritual. Want to join? Then, first, purchase a special vessel and spoon (Fig. 1). A glass with a wide neck, tapering downwards, and a special bottom, slightly reminiscent of an onion. Its capacity is 30 ml. The spoon is wide and flat, often with intricately carved holes. You will also need clean water and refined sugar.

Now decide how you will drink: in French, Czech or Russian. Did you choose the first option? By the way, it is considered traditional. Then pour absinthe into a glass, put a spoon on it, and a piece of sugar on the spoon. Now slowly pour cold water over it until the refined sugar melts and the syrup flows down. The drink will turn cloudy white with a slight greenish tint. You can drink!

Absinthe with sugar

The Czech way is more complicated. It involves the use of open fire. You need to put a special spoon with a piece of sugar on an empty glass. Then slowly pour absinthe through refined sugar. And then you need to set fire to the sugar and wait for the caramel to flow into the vessel. Add water to the resulting mixture.

Those who are afraid of open fire can do it easier. Place the refined sugar on a heated spoon and slowly pour the absinthe through the sugar. You don’t have to add water, you get a very unique spicy taste.

Perhaps the most unusual way is absinthe in Russian. You will need 2 glasses. Pour the drink into the first one and set it on fire. Let it burn for a while, then cover it with another glass. You need to pour the drink into it when the fire goes out, and cover the empty vessel with a napkin and place it upside down on the table. Now take a sip from the first glass and then inhale through the cocktail straw from the second. What comes out is a sort of absinthe with steam. But keep in mind that such an extreme method requires good health.

There is another Russian method, less extreme. Simply mix sugar syrup with absinthe or add orange or pineapple juice to the drink.

All these recipes are only for a pure high-proof drink. They are needed to reduce the alcohol concentration, so absinthe is diluted with water. The 55-degree liquid can be drunk by pouring directly from the bottle. Absinthe is always drunk slowly, in small sips.

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As an experiment, you can try making absinthe at home. Of course, it will be different from what you buy in stores. But you will be sure of the quality.

Let's start with a simple recipe. Its base is ordinary vodka. To prepare we will need:

• 1 bottle of vodka;
• 2 dec. l. wormwood;
• 2 dec. l. angelica root;
• 2 dec. l. anise seeds;
• 1 dec. l. marjoram;
• 0.5 dec. l. fennel seeds;
• 0.5 dec. l. ground coriander;
• 4 cardamom pods;
• 2/3 cup (200 g) sugar syrup.

Take a 1 liter glass jar, pour wormwood into it and fill everything with vodka. Leave the tincture at room temperature for 2 days. Then filter it.

Homemade absinthe

Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl, grind and add to the semi-finished product. Leave it for a week. After the specified period, filter the mixture and dilute with sugar syrup.

Another recipe with vodka. This absinthe is more aromatic. Required:

• 1 glass (200 g) vodka;
• 1 dec. l. wormwood;
• 2 tbsp. l. mint (leaves);
• 0.5 cups (200 g) sugar syrup;
• lemon zest.

Pour the crushed wormwood into a container and add vodka. Keep the jar well closed for 2 days.

Filter the tincture, then add mint and lemon zest to it. Leave for another 8 days, filter again. Add sugar syrup.

Another method involves distillation. But this is the kind of absinthe that will be closest to the real thing. Take:

• 1 liter of pure alcohol;
• 100 g wormwood;
• 50 g each of anise and fennel;
• 10 angelica and cumin each;
• 15 g each of a mixture of “Provencal herbs” and lemon balm;
• 3 g chamomile;
• 5 g hyssop (optional).

Mix the herbs and pour alcohol into them. Place the container in a dark place and keep for 1-2 weeks at room temperature.

Then dilute the resulting mixture to 55º and pour it into the distillation apparatus together with the herb. Pour out the first 50 ml of the resulting liquid. When about 5% of the tincture remains to be distilled, stop the process.

The next stage is coloring. In order for absinthe to acquire an emerald color, you will need a mixture of herbs:

• 15 g "Provencal herbs";
• 10 g licorice;
• 8 g lemon balm;
• 2 g each of angelica and chamomile.

Pour the mixture with a small amount of distilled drink (the dosage of herbs is calculated for 1 liter of liquid), leave in a dark place for several days, strain and add to the main part. The resulting absinthe is left in a dark place to mature for 2 weeks.

5 Everything should be in moderation

Pure absinthe is a rather bitter drink, so it is rarely consumed in this form. And if you have to, then it should be well chilled and a single dose should be 30 ml (the capacity of a classic absinthe glass). No more than 3 such glasses are recommended per evening.

The fairly high strength of absinthe plus its special properties is a reason not to drink it often enough.

This mysterious drink requires careful handling so that pleasure does not turn into harm.

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Absinthe is tempting, but harmful and strong. But for how long? What percentage of pure alcohol does it contain? And is it only in the high alcohol content that all the harm of absinthe lies? You can't tell right off the bat.

Let's start with the fact that, despite an almost standard set of components that could well serve as a panacea for all diseases (which was immediately implied), absinthe is harmful to health. The list of ingredients invariably included in it is presented in the form of wormwood, anise, fennel, calamus, mint, lemon balm, licorice, angelica, white ash, coriander, speedwell, chamomile, parsley and hyssop. In part, they set the tone for the drink, forming many types that are classified according to different parameters.

How to choose a decent absinthe?

• Highly hallucinogenic: the thujone content here ranges from 25 to 100 mg per liter of drink. This alcohol is produced in Switzerland (“Swiss La Bleue”), the Czech Republic (“King of Spirits”, “Logan 100”, etc.
• Low hallucinogenic: the thujone content here ranges from 1.5 to 10 mg per liter of drink. Almost all countries in Europe produce such alcohol.
• Non-hallucinogenic: it does not contain thujone. These are the Swiss “Logan Fils”, the French “Absente” (France) and a number of tinctures imitating the product.

According to the color scheme, absinthe can be:

• Green (in all its manifestations). Color comes from the chlorophyll of green plants, although much more often from dyes. However, this is a classic.
• Yellow (all shades from amber to lemon). Natural absinthe can also be yellowish, but in most cases the color comes from food coloring.
• Red (all shades of ruby). The composition contains pomegranate extract. But in most cases the color comes from food coloring.
• Black or brown. The composition includes wormwood roots instead of its greens and a certain percentage of black acacia infusion Catechu, which makes the drink berry-like and sweet, and also gives it color. But most often, food color is used.

In addition, this alcohol may be blue, or have no color at all. But let’s finally move on to the main point for which we started writing this article - alcohol.

• Very strong. It contains from 55 to 65% pure alcohol. These varieties usually contain a low percentage of thujone, and sometimes none at all. They are produced mainly by France, the Czech Republic, and Spain.
• Extremely strong. It contains from 70 to 85% pure alcohol. For the most part these are natural absinthes. They are produced mainly by Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Germany, and partly France.

Now, knowing everything about the ins and outs of absinthe, you can choose the one you want for yourself. But do not forget that, firstly, you should not get too carried away with absinthe (even if it is without thujone - remember its strength), and secondly, among other things, you still need to be able to drink it correctly. It’s not for nothing that the Greeks translate its name as “not drunk.”

Most connoisseurs of strong alcoholic drinks are well aware of such a variety as. Today, several countries are engaged in the production of absinthe, between which there is fierce competition on this basis, but absinthe lovers have already decided on the most pleasant varieties of the drink for themselves, therefore, despite the reviews, they give preference only to them.

One of the aspects that attracts gourmets is the high strength of the drink. How many degrees is there in absinthe? What determines the strength of different brands of drink?

How many degrees is there in absinthe?

is a mysterious and rather ancient drink, the history of its appearance and production goes back far into the past. There are many myths, legends and tales surrounding absinthe. But its strength is determined solely by its varieties, each of which has its own clear and established degree, and in general this indicator varies within the normal range from 55 to 86 degrees. This level of strength makes it the strongest known alcoholic drink, so the audience of its lovers includes mainly men who like to drink alcohol of this kind.

Although it is a leader in the niche of strong alcoholic drinks, it is almost impossible to accurately determine its strength. This is explained by the fact that different producing countries produce individual varieties of the drink. Also, the strength of absinthe is determined by its variety. In standard brands and varieties, the strength of the alcohol is 70 degrees, so users who drink this drink regularly know exactly what type or color of absinthe to choose so as not to make a mistake with its strength level.

Today, there are various types of absinthe on sale, the strength of which varies. For example, on the shelves of many shops and supermarkets, you can often find absinthe with a strength of up to 55 degrees, and more extreme drinks have the same indicator within 80-85 degrees. They are distinguished not only by colors, each of which has its own fans and admirers, but also by the level of strength. There are mainly two groups of alcoholic beverage strength:

• Small degree. This includes most of the products produced by French manufacturers, as well as alcoholic drinks produced in Spain and the Czech Republic. The strength of such drinks ranges from 55 to 65 degrees.
• High degree. This includes varieties called alcoholic absinthe. They are manufactured mainly in Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, Italy and Switzerland. The strength of this absinthe ranges from 70-85 degrees.

The emerald variety of absinthe is in greatest demand among consumers and has a higher strength. Therefore, those who use it for the purpose of faster intoxication may consider that this is the most suitable option. But in connection with the use of this type of absinthe, it is worth considering that the combination of a high level of alcohol and thujone is a real bomb, the explosion of which can occur unexpectedly and have a very sad effect on the condition of the drinker.

What is the reason for the high strength of the drink?

The strength of absinthe depends on its variety, but in general, the entire drink, regardless of the variety, is the strongest among the products on the market. Any company that produces this drink focuses on the strength level within the limits established by technology.

Why does even the lower threshold of absinthe strength exceed many common strong alcoholic drinks? The whole question is what ingredients are used in the preparation of this drink. A huge number of herbs, herbs, spices and seasonings - this is a great combination of many varieties of absinthe. If the strength of the drink is reduced, then most of the special, useful and specific substances released when the components are combined will simply be lost and will no longer saturate the drink. Because of this, the very essence of absinthe is lost, and all that remains of it will be only a colorful label on the bottle.

Also often found in retail outlets. A low strength level is an indicator that can tell a lot to a buyer who is not familiar with the assortment of absinthes. The strength level of 55 degrees indicates that this type of absinthe contains too low the content of thujone and essential oils of wormwood. By choosing a drink with this level of strength, the user does not have to worry about severe intoxication and the effects of thujone as a narcotic.