If the Absinthe revival has arouse a feeling of interest in trying Absinthe, then you will be asking “from what site can you purchase Absinthe?”. Well, bottled Absinthe can cost high, over $100 sometimes, and it is possible that you may not be able to get it 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 have 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 affordable price!
Absinthe Essence Kits
The Absinthe kit from AbsintheKit.com has everything required to make real Absinthe:-
From 280ml bottle of Absinthe Essence you can make 14 bottles of Absinthe.
– A plastic measure 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 to dissolve sugar and your very own Absinthe is ready.
Available essences
AbsintheKit.com sell Absinthe essences which contain real wormwood and the other traditional Absinthe herbs such as aniseed and fennel. high tech carbon dioxide distillation process is used in the making of essences which ensure that you get a top quality essence.
The Four essences are:-
– Absinthe Classics Essence – Gives green Absinthe containing 35mg thujone.
– Absinthe White Essence – This essence is for those who like the clear Blanche or La Bleue style Absinthes. It louches in a beautiful manner. Each bottle of Absinthe contains 35mg per bottle of Absinthe.
– Absinthe Orange Essence – This essence contains the extra ingredient of orange oil to give a lovely orange flavor and makes Absinthe yellow-orange colored. The Absinthe will louche more easily because it has an extra essential oil in it. With 35mg of thujone, Absinthe can be made.
– Absinthe 55 Strong – This essence brings a darker green Absinthe with a stronger wormwood flavor. Suitable for those who prefer that exciting wormwood bitter taste. A bottle of Absinthe made with this essence will contain 55mg of thujone.
AbsintheKit.com ship products world wide, as long as you are over 18, and have strong customer support to solve the problems that customers are facing such as their order or about how to use essences. You will find information about their products and instructions on the website itself. AbsintheKit.com also sell the most beautiful replica Absinthe glasses and spoons such as a Pontarlier style glass and Eiffel Tower spoon – great to use with your homemade Absinthe.
The ritual observed
You will need to know how to prepare an Absinthe to drink once you have made your Absinthe. Generally Absinthe is consumed by diluting it with water. Here is how to prepare the perfect Absinthe:-
– Pour down 25-50ml of Absinthe into your Absinthe glass.
– support 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. there are some essential oils in the beverage which are not soluble in water, causes this type of louching. They cause the Absinthe liquor to go milky or cloudy – a beautiful thing to watch.
– Enjoy your real wormwood Absinthe drink.
So, which site is reliable for Absinthe purchase? You have to choose from two options, you can buy a $100 bottle from a liquor site or make 14 bottles by spending $29!