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a b Padosch, Stephan A; Lachenmeier, Dirk W; Kröner, Lars U (2006). "Absinthism: a fictitious 19th century syndrome with present impact". Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy. 1: 14. doi: 10.1186/1747-597X-1-14. PMC 1475830. PMID 16722551. Nouveau Manuel Complet du Distillateur Liquoriste", Lebead, de Fontenelle, & Malepeyre (1888, pp. 221–224) Manet’s painting was rejected from that year’s Salon of Paris. It caused his mentor, Thomas Couture, to shake his head: “My poor friend, you are the absinthe drinker. It is you who have lost your moral faculty.” Manet had dared to portray absinthe intoxication realistically; indeed, his painting lent its subject an insolent grandeur. His new mentor, poet Charles Baudelaire, had declared, “One must be drunk always. . . . With wine, poetry, or with virtue, your choice. But intoxicate yourself.” The absintheurs idealized intoxication. Polite society did not. After it is re-distilled, the absinthe remains a clear spirit like other distilled spirits. At this point it can be bottled as is or reduced slightly with water. No sugar is added. If bottled clear, it is considered to be made in the Swiss-style also known as Blanche or Bleue. However, if after re-distillation the maker wants to achieve a green color, you would add herbs to macerate in the spirit. This is the French-style of absinthe, also known as Verte. How to Serve Absinthe The European Union permits a maximum thujone level of 35mg/kg in alcoholic beverages where Artemisia species is a listed ingredient, and 10mg/kg in other alcoholic beverages. [119] Member countries regulate absinthe production within this framework. The sale of absinthe is permitted in all EU countries unless they further regulate it.

It is legal to produce and sell absinthe in Georgia, which has claimed to possess several producers of absinthe. Carvajal, Doreen (2004-11-27). "Fans of absinthe party like it's 1899". International Herald Tribune. Archived from the original on 2006-02-28 . Retrieved 2008-09-18. McDowell, Adam (2010-11-19). "Happy Hour's Guide to Absinthe: What can I buy in Canada?". National Post . Retrieved 2 December 2016. Absinthe now available at P.E.I. distillery for adventurous drinkers". CBC News . Retrieved 1 November 2017.Verte, Peter. "The Fine Spirits Corner". Absinthe Buyer's Guide. Archived from the original on 24 September 2008 . Retrieved 2008-09-18. Duplais, MM. "A Treatise on the Manufacture and Distillation of Alcoholic Liquors" (PDF). Distiller's Manual. The Wormwood Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 April 2015 . Retrieved 9 October 2012. Absinthe has been frequently and improperly described in modern times as being hallucinogenic. No peer-reviewed scientific study has demonstrated absinthe to possess hallucinogenic properties. [88] The belief that absinthe induces hallucinogenic effects is rooted, at least partly, in the findings of 19th century French psychiatrist Valentin Magnan, who carried out ten years of experiments with wormwood oil. In the course of this research he studied 250 cases of alcoholism and concluded that those who abused absinthe were worse off than those who abused other alcoholic drinks, experiencing rapid-onset hallucinations. [89] Such accounts by opponents of absinthe (like Magnan) were cheerfully embraced by famous absinthe drinkers, many of whom were bohemian artists or writers. [90] As we mentioned before, absinthe is bottled at between 55-72% ABV. Therefore, it is extremely flammable. Traditional absinthe service eschews the fire ritual. However, there are some that enjoy this, particularly with Czech absinthe. These drinkers pour absinthe in a glass and then place the absinthe spoon on top of the glass. Then they douse the sugar cube with absinthe and place it on top of the spoon and light it. After the flame goes out, they stir the sugar in the absinthe and then pour ice water in the glass to dilute it. Crowley, Aleister (1918). "Absinthe: The Green Goddess" (PDF). The International. XII (2). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-09-18 . Retrieved 2016-03-05.

In 1905, Swiss farmer Jean Lanfray murdered his family and attempted to kill himself after drinking absinthe. Lanfray was an alcoholic who had drunk a lot of wine and brandy before the killings, but that was overlooked or ignored, and blame for the murders was placed solely on his consumption of two glasses of absinthe. [27] [28] The Lanfray murders were the tipping point in this hotly debated topic, and a subsequent petition collected more than 82,000 signatures to ban it in Switzerland. A referendum was held on 5 July 1908. [29] It was approved by voters, [29] and the prohibition of absinthe was written into the Swiss constitution.

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The distillation of absinthe first yields a colourless distillate that leaves the alembic at around 72% ABV. The distillate may be reduced and bottled clear, to produce a Blanche or la Bleue absinthe, or it may be coloured to create a verte using natural or artificial colouring. Shenton, Will (2016-02-24). "Everything You Need to Know About Absinthe". Bevvy . Retrieved 2016-10-24. Growth of consumption [ edit ] An absinthe frappé, a common way to serve absinthe with simple syrup, water, and crushed ice Although absinthe is not prohibited at national level, some local authorities have banned it. The latest is Mataura in Southland. The ban came in August 2008 after several issues of misuse drew public and police attention. One incident resulted in breathing difficulties and hospitalising of a 17-year-old for alcohol poisoning. [124] The particular brand of absinthe that caused these effects was bottled at 89% ABV. Absinthe bootleggers refuse to go straight". Swiss info. 2006-03-11. Archived from the original on 2008-06-24 . Retrieved 2008-09-17.

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