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History of Absinthe Alcohol

Absinthe Alcohol was invented in 1797 by Dr. Pierre Ordinaire. By the 1800's it quickly became one of Europe's most popular alcoholic drinks. France led the way and it was referred to as La fée verte (the green fairy). Authors and artists such as Van Gogh were proponents for using the alcohol to induce creativity and its popularity soared. It is an emerald green alcoholic drink that contains a reportedly psychoactive chemical derived from the herb absinthin (wormwood). It is very bitter (due to the presence of absinthin) and is therefore traditionally poured over a perforated spoonful of sugar into a glass of water. The drink then turns into an opaque white as the essential oils precipitate out of the alcoholic solution.

At the turn of the century prohibition swept across Europe, people made claims that chronic use of absinthe alcohol was believed to produce a syndrome, called absinthism, which was characterized by addiction, hyper excitability, and hallucinations. This combined with pressure from wine makers ended the traditional production of this fabled alcoholic drink.

Today absinthe is legal again in many countries in Europe but is not the same due to restrictions placed on wormwood content. In the US it is not considered a drug but is restricted by laws regarding wormwood placed by the FDA. Nonetheless it is a fascinating beverage and has a rich history of art, class and mystique. So please have a look around at our fine kits of absinthe accessories and supplies.