Where does the spirit absinthe originate from ?!
Where does the spirit absinthe originate from ?
Answers: Apparently in al-de-Travers, Switzerland. And check out Wikipedia (link provided) for the correct way to drink it. Who knew? So many wasted glasses..... Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/absinthe... Switzerland. Wormwood and gall! Mmmm - not had any for a while! Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder! the term absinthe is swiss, it is typically known for causing phsychosis, but the reputation is uncalled for - the effects of distilled wormwood are actually no more severe than normal strength alchoholic drinks such as vodka.
Tastes really nice if you soak a sugar cube in it and lite it as you would drink sambuka. medieval France! was banned in many countries for having such a high percentage of alcohol.absinthe was later distributed with a lower percentage and is available in most off license's. Switzerland. France Absinthe originated in Val-de-Travers, Switzerland as an elixir/tincture. Yes, It was invented in Switzerland in the Middle ages and was also give to people with the Black Plague to resolve there pain and suffering that is were the wormwood was added, the newer brands from France, Germany and the Czech Republic have little or no wormwood now, I had some years ago in Germany both there's and the Czech version and becauce I am a Pernod fan it was nice, a bit more herbal.
I was a chef for over 20+ year and got the low down from alot of the European chef I worked with, it is expensive and not worth it hype, drink a nice scotch or flavoured vodka, it is not worth the trouble in my mind. switzerland , it'svastly overrated. everyone here seem to say swiss, but I think in is from Czechoslovakia