Questions tagged [absinthe]

For questions about absinthe, the high-alcoholic spirit rumoured to have been the inspiration for many an artist in recent centuries

For questions about absinthe, the high-alcoholic spirit rumoured to have been the inspiration for many an artist in recent centuries.

The drink was banned for most of the twentieth century, because of its harmful effects, but since the effects turned out to be caused by the alcohol, it is now allowed again.

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What benefit does burning the sugar cube bring to enjoying a glass of absinthe?

I've had absinthe served to me using an absinthe fountain several times. You have a little absinthe in a glass and you use the fount to slowly drip water over the glass. On top of the glass there is usually a silver absinthe spoon with a sugar cube.…
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