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As its popularity grew, so did public hysteria over its mysterious effects. Absinthe was the subject of many studies into alcoholism, at the time it was referred to as Absinthism. Its use was even considered a ticket to the insane asylum. In August 1905, Jean Lanfray, a Swiss farmer and known Absinthe drinker, shot his entire family. The story made headlines around Europe, proclaiming that he was under the influence of Absinthe, and ignored the fact that he had consumed several bottles of wine and other spirits during the course of his day. Absinthe was eventually banned in many countries around the world. Commercial production in Switzerland ended around 1910, and in 1914 for France. The Pernod plant at Pontarlier in France was sold in 1917 after 110 years of production.

According to history, Absinthe was invented by Dr. Pierre Ordinaire in 1792, a French doctor who was living in the Swiss town of Couvet. It was said that he discovered the plant Artemisia Absinthium (common wormwood) while traveling in the Val-de-Travers. He mixed wormwood and other herbs to create his 136 proof elixier, which bacame a cure-all and was eventually nicknamed la Fee Verte, the Green Fairy.
Dr.Ordinaire recipe was supposedly left to two sisters named Henroid in Couvet, who left it to a Frenchman named Major Dubied. The Major's daughter married Henri-Louis Pernod.

Pernod opened his first distillery in Couvet in 1797, and in 1805 moved across the bordor to Pontarlier France where he opened his famous commercial distillery Pernod Fils. At the height of production, the plant produced 30,000 liters per day and distributed Absinthe around the world.

Absinthe is a drink that contains a high-level of alcohol, typically 68%. The most important ingredient of Absinthe is wormwood; it is what sets it apart from other drinks. Wormwood is an herb; common wormwood (Artimisia Absinthium) is where Absinthe gets its name and is the main source for Thujone. Thujone is a toxin when taken in large amounts, it is said to be responsible for Absinthe's mysterious effects. Other ingredients include; roman wormwood, star anise, anise seed, hyssop, angelica root, calamis root, fennel, coriander, licorice root, lemon balm, dittany, and sweet flag.

Traditionally, Absinthe is prepared by pouring cold water over a cube of sugar resting on a slotted spoon. The cold water dissolves the sugar while diluting the green Absinthe. The sugar helped to mask the bitterness of the absinthium and other oils. As the cold water mixed with the Absinthe, it clouds to an opalescent white with a tint of green or yellow, this effect is called the louche, pronounced "loosh". The louche occures when the essential oils are not able to disperse in the water, therefore creating a clouding effect. The mix ratio is according to preference, usually 5 parts water to 1 part Absinthe.


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		*Absinthe* was the drink of choice among artist and writers in the mid to late18th century. It inspired poets and appeared in works by Picasso and Van Gogh. It was drank by the scandalous playwright Oscar Wilde, and the famous 20th century author Ernest Hemingway, just to mention a few. By 1880, the use of Absinthe was widespread, and in France, it was as popular as wine. As its popularity grew, so did public hysteria over its mysterious effects. Absinthe was the subject of many studies into alcoholism, at the time it was referred to as Absinthism. Its use was even considered a ticket to the insane asylum. In August 1905, Jean Lanfray, a Swiss farmer and known Absinthe drinker, shot his entire family. The story made headlines around Europe, proclaiming that he was under the influence of Absinthe, and ignored the fact that he had consumed several bottles of wine and other spirits during the course of his day. Absinthe was eventually banned in many countries around the world. Commercial production in Switzerland ended around 1910, and in 1914 for France. The Pernod plant at Pontarlier in France was sold in 1917 after 110 years of production. *According* to history, Absinthe was invented by Dr. Pierre Ordinaire in 1792, a French doctor who was living in the Swiss town of Couvet. It was said that he discovered the plant Artemisia Absinthium (common wormwood) while traveling in the Val-de-Travers. He mixed wormwood and other herbs to create his 136 proof elixier, which bacame a cure-all and was eventually nicknamed la Fee Verte, the Green Fairy. *Dr.Ordinaire* recipe was supposedly left to two sisters named Henroid in Couvet, who left it to a Frenchman named Major Dubied. The Major's daughter married Henri-Louis Pernod. *Pernod* opened his first distillery in Couvet in 1797, and in 1805 moved across the bordor to Pontarlier France where he opened his famous commercial distillery Pernod Fils. At the height of production, the plant produced 30,000 liters per day and distributed Absinthe around the world. Absinthe is a drink that contains a high-level of alcohol, typically 68%. The most important ingredient of Absinthe is wormwood; it is what sets it apart from other drinks. Wormwood is an herb; common wormwood (Artimisia Absinthium) is where Absinthe gets its name and is the main source for Thujone. Thujone is a toxin when taken in large amounts, it is said to be responsible for Absinthe's mysterious effects. Other ingredients include; roman wormwood, star anise, anise seed, hyssop, angelica root, calamis root, fennel, coriander, licorice root, lemon balm, dittany, and sweet flag. *Traditionally, Absinthe is prepared by pouring cold water over a cube of sugar resting on a slotted spoon. The cold water dissolves the sugar while diluting the green Absinthe. The sugar helped to mask the bitterness of the absinthium and other oils. As the cold water mixed with the Absinthe, it clouds to an opalescent white with a tint of green or yellow, this effect is called the louche, pronounced "loosh". The louche occures when the essential oils are not able to disperse in the water, therefore creating a clouding effect. The mix ratio is according to preference, usually 5 parts water to 1 part Absinthe. hehe,so my advice is ...don't look.... just go ...buy...drink...and feel gorgeous........*