![]() ![]() As a result, absinthe made with thujone within acceptable levels can be a stimulating and enjoyable experience without posing any hazards. Thujone is the primary cause of the spirit's hallucinogenic effects. To avoid difficulties like excessive intoxication, commercially produced absinthes often contain very modest levels of thujone. The plant has religious and medicinal applications in many cultures around the world and wormwood extracts contain thujone, a chemical that, in extremely high doses, can cause severe intoxication with mind-altering side effects. Absinthe traditionally contains thujone which was widely believed to cause hallucinations. Grand wormwood is an important herb in the production of absinthe. Absinthe gets its famous green color from the herbs as they slough off chlorophyll during secondary maceration.Ībsinthe's hallucinogenic qualities are not something you can talk about without mentioning them. What is Absinthe?Ībsinthe can be found in two main forms: Absinthe blanche and Absinthe verte. Absinthe itself can be quite strong and can even make you feel sick if not served properly. One thing we hear all the time is that people say they want to try absinthe. Absinthe is made traditionally with white grape-based spirits, anise and grand wormwood as well as other herbs such as fennel and coriander. ![]() It is a spirit, not a liquor with a high alcohol content and no sugar added. Absinthe was originally popularized in France and Switzerland during the 1800s. Unfortunately, in the United States, alcoholic beverages must be "thujone-free," which means that all absinthes available there are far from being the real McCoy. The brouilleur is removed before drinking the prepared absinthe.Absinthe can only be legally purchased in the U.S. The water will gradually drip through the brouilleur into the absinthe. The brouilleur is placed over the glass, and water, ice cubes, or ice water (as well as sugar if desired) is added to it.
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