Sites To Look For Purchasing Absinthe
If the Absinthe revival has arouse a curiosity in trying Absinthe, then you may be wondering “from what site can you purchase Absinthe?”. Well, bottled Absinthe can be quite costly, over $100 sometimes, and it may not be delivered to your country. Real wormwood Absinthes are hard to find because some countries’ legislation prohibit wormwood as it contains the chemical thujone. Absinthe just isn’t Absinthe without wormwood.
So, what is the answer?
AbsintheKit.com is one of the best site with an online store and shopping cart. AbsintheKit.com sell Absinthe essences, that contains real common wormwood. You can purchase a 20ml bottle of essence for between $3.95 and $4.95 to make one bottle of Absinthe or you can purchase a kit that makes 14 bottles for between $29 and $39 – an amazing price!
Absinthe Essence Kits
The Absinthe kit from AbsintheKit.com has everything required to make real Absinthe:-
To make 14 bottles of Absinthe the required quantity of Absinthe essence is 280ml.
– A measure made up of high grade plastic to measure out the essence.
– Artistic labels to decorate and label your finished bottle of Absinthe.
All you need to do to make your very own bottle of the Green Fairy, is to mix 20ml of essence with 730ml of neutral alcohol such as vodka or Everclear and add some sugar (about 75g) if you want a smoother Absinthe. Shake the bottle until the sugar has dissolved and there you have it.
Essences that are Available
AbsintheKit.com sell Absinthe essences which contain real wormwood and the other traditional Absinthe herbs such as aniseed and fennel. To give you a top quality essence, these essences are manufactured by using a high carbon dioxide distillation process.
The 4 essences are:-
– Absinthe Classics Essence – For classic green Absinthe with a thujone content of 35mg.
– Absinthe White Essence – For the people who like the clear Blanche or La Bleue style Absinthes. It always louches beautifully. Each bottle has 35mg of Absinthe per bottle.
– Absinthe Orange Essence – This essence contains the extra ingredient of orange oil to give a lovely orange flavor and a yellow-orange colored Absinthe. The Absinthe will louche more easily because it has an extra essential oil in it. This essence also prepares an Absinthe with 35mg of thujone.
– Absinthe 55 Strong – This essence manufacture a darker green Absinthe with a stronger wormwood flavor. Suitable for those who prefer that excellent wormwood bitter taste. One bottle of Absinthe made using this essence will contain a maximum of 55mg of thujone.
AbsintheKit.com ship products world wide, when you are over 18, and have customer support to give answers to any questions regarding your order or about using the essences. You will find information about their products and instructions on the website itself. AbsintheKit.com also sell the most beautiful attractive replica Absinthe glasses and spoons such as a Pontarlier style glass and Eiffel Tower spoon – great to use with your homemade Absinthe.
The customs
Once you have made your Absinthe you will need to know how to prepare an Absinthe to drink. Generally Absinthe is not consumed directly, it should be diluted with water before consuming. Here is how you can make ready the perfect Absinthe
– Pour down 25-50ml of Absinthe into your Absinthe glass.
– Rest your slotted spoon or cuillere over the glass and place a sugar cube onto it.
– Slowly flow iced water over the sugar to make an Absinthe with a ratio of 3:1 to 5:1 water to Absinthe.
– Watching the Absinthe louche as the water mixes in to the Absinthe is real pleasure. The reason behind louching is the presence of essential oils in the beverage which are not soluble in water. They cause the Absinthe liquor to go milky or cloudy – a beautiful thing to watch.
– Enjoy at leisure the real wormwood Absinthe drink.
So, which site is reliable for Absinthe purchase? It is upto you that you either buy a $100 bottle from a liquor site or spend $29 and be able to make 14 bottles!