Absinthe FAQ
What is Absinthe ?
Absinthe, sometimes called the green fairy, is derived from the leaves of Artemisia absinthium, often combined with green anise, sweet fennel or other herbs. Absinthe was also one of the spirits banned by governments in the early 1900s.
What does Absinthe taste like ? What flavor is Absinthe ?
Absinthe’s bitter flavors of anise, fennel, and licorice.
How is Absinthe made ?
Traditional absinthe is created with anise, fennel, and a plant called wormwood. Many modern absinthes are made using cold compounding: cold mixing of flavouring oils and artificial colouring with a neutral alcohol.
Is Absinthe gluten-free ?
All of the ingredients used to make absinthe are gluten-free. It means absinthe is also gluten-free.
How many carbs is in Absinthe ?
One glass (typically 1.5 oz) of Absinthe contains 0g of carbohydrates.
How much sugar is in Absinthe ?
One glass (typically 1.5 oz) of Absinthe contains 0g of sugar.
How many calories is in Absinthe ?
One glass (typically 1.5 oz) of Absinthe contains 124g of calories.
What is alcohol content of Absinthe ? Is Absinthe alcoholic ?
Alcohol by volume (ABV) of Absinthe is usually 70 % ABV, which is equivalent to 140 proof.
What proof is Absinthe ?
Absinthe is 140 proof, which is equivalent to 70 ABV.
Will Absinthe make you drunk ?
When an average 200 pounds (lbs) man drinks a glass (typically 1.5 oz) of Absinthe. His blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes to 0.04%. It will take 3 hours to reach 0%.
When an average 170 pounds (lbs) women drinks a glass (typically 1.5 oz) of Absinthe. Her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes to 0.058%. It will take 4 hours to reach 0%.