Absente 55 is appreciated by those who know the true tradition involving a flame, sugar, water and worm ... a ceremonial ritual that gives free rein to their imagination. Absente 55 derives its bitterness from several of the wormwood plants (Artémisia Absinthium). Tuujona content is strictly regulated in accordance with the legislation.
The Absente 55 recipe, a mixture of garlic flavors, anise, mint and spices, gives it an incomparable color and an unexpected duration of flavor.
Tips: Here are some ideas. Adapt to your mood and taste: serve using the traditional method of spoon, in chopped ice or, if you like your strong drinks, serve them well. With Absente 55 there are no rules.
How do you drink this?
The infusion of artemisia vulgaris gives Absente its structure.
Alcohol and essences add subtle flavors of anise, mint and spices, giving the Absente its balance, elegance, freshness and a surprising length of flavor.
There are no rules (or very few) to drink absent:
- You can pour Absentee on spiced ice or ice cubes.
- If you like strong drinks, then you can drink it pure.
- If you prefer a little bitter and less sweet, simply add fresh water to your absent.
- The nostalgics of the past can practice the ritual of the past by placing a sugar stew on a spoonful of wormwood placed on the edge of the glass and deterring it in the water until it melts sugar and turns the absent into an opaque green.
The absent can also be flamed and added to the cocktails.
Organoleptic profile
The color: a beautiful light green with bright yellow flashes.
Nose: a subtle aroma of wormwood mixed with anise, mint and spices.
The mouth: a round anise attack, which gives a well-structured feeling thanks to the presence of amys, which ends with fresh and spicy notes (iron, lemon grass and mint) that give Absente its flavor.
Storage: at room temperature, not exceeding 25 ° C or keep cooled. Store the bottle in vertical position. No expiration date.