Absinthe is a strong alcoholic drink that can give many pleasant sensations if drunk correctly. Absinthe can cheer you up, change color perception. At the same time, the drink can cause depression and throw you into the abyss of despair. In the wake of the popularity of absinthe in supermarkets, many drinks of various strengths and shades of green have appeared. And from this variety you need to be able to choose the right drink.
Instructions
Step 1
When you pick up a bottle of absinthe in a store, immediately pay attention to its strength. Real absinthe must have a strength of 70 and above. Often on sale you can see green drinks with a strength of 55%. They are prepared, like real absinthe, from wormwood, but they do not contain essential oils. In addition, such fakes are artificially sweetened and taste like absinthe only remotely.
Step 2
The color of real absinthe should be emerald green. Also, the drink should be transparent, without turbidity and suspension of leaves, which may be present at some stages of its preparation. There are red and black absinthe, and these colors are quite acceptable, but remember that unscrupulous manufacturers can specially tint alcohol to hide its poor quality.
Step 3
Take a look at the name of the drink itself. It will vary depending on the country of origin. So, if you want to buy a French drink, look for “Absinth” on supermarket shelves, for Czech “Absinth”, in Spain and Italy, absinthe is spelled as “Absenta”. All other drinks with similar names will be only a distant semblance of real absinthe. For example, in France "Absente" is produced - wormwood liqueur, which many unknowingly mistake for real absinthe.
Step 4
Be sure to pay attention to the content of thujone in the drink. If you want to taste the right absinthe, then this substance must certainly be present there. The amount is usually measured in mg / kg (milligram per kilogram) or ppm (parts per million). If the exact amount is not indicated on the label, it means that the content of thujone in absinthe complies with the norms of the European Union, that is, it is 10 mg / kg. In such cases, the manufacturer is not obliged to provide a specific figure.
