All About Absinthe Alcohol

I recently had a friend that want to know more about Absinthe alcohol. So I decided to write this article about it for others that might be wondering about what Absinthe is as well. Remember I myself am not condone drinking, because I don't drink AT all. However, I decided to share my knowledge on the subject for those that might be wondering as to what it is, and why it is banned for the United States.

Absinthe is a green colored alcohol that others have described the flavor of anise. Which they say tastes kinda like that of black licorice. The green color is some times naturally that color or some times they add a green coloring to it to make it extra green. Absinthe is usually called "the green fairy". It was invented by Dr. Pierre Ordinary in the year of 1797.

Absinthe started to make its way in France and America with it being exported to New Orleans and through out the rest of America. However in the year of 1905 Jean Lanfray whom was very intoxicated on 2 glasses of Absinthe murdered his wife. The trial was known as "Absinthe Murder". With people that drink the green beverage known to have a disease called, "Absinthism".

On July 25th 1912 the United States Department of Agriculture issued Food Inspection 147, which banned absinthe in America. Then in 1915 France was not far to follow behind in the banding of this drink. Absinthe is still enjoyed in other countries like Germany.
Here are some more facts on Absinthe:

- Came from Switzerland as an Elixir
- Absinthe can be spelled many different ways depending on where the Alcohol has come from.
- Absinthe can be drunk many ways, the traditional way which can from France - Usually one takes a slotted spoon with a sugar cube pouring cold
water over the sugar cube in a glass containing a little bit of Absinthe.
- Absinthe is usually called "The Green Fairy" due to it's Emerald Green coloring.
- Absinthe is illegal in the United States and will be seized by customs if one is found trying to buy it or bring it into America.
- Switzerland has lifted it's ban on Absinthe in 2004

There are some people that try to smuggle Absinthe into the United States and they come home with a couple of bottles. However Customs often frowns upon this! If you decide to try this alcoholic beverage make sure to do so in a country that allows it and where it is legalized.