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Get the fiery taste of Absinthe, completely alcohol-free
Get the fiery taste of Absinthe, completely alcohol-free
The taste of Absinthe, the favourite of the old masters, is now available for carbonated water. Aromhuset has developed a spicy Absinthe taste that is easy to administer either direct from the bottle or by pipette. Gert Strand believes that Absinthe, with its mature flavour and slightly bitter undertone, is an interesting flavour for those with more developed tastes.
Svedala,
Blekinge,
Sweden
(prbd.net)
26/07/2010
"The taste of Absinthe, the favourite of the old masters, is now available for carbonated water. Aromhuset has developed a spicy Absinthe taste that is easy to administer either direct from the bottle or by pipette. Gert Strand believes that Absinthe,"
Both Van Gogh and Hemingway were known for their appreciation of Absinthe. As a high-alcohol content drink containing hallucinogenic neurotoxins it was a drink that was at home in artistic and bohemian circles. It has even been suggested that Absinthe was responsible for driving Van Gogh to madness.
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Today there are no neurotoxins in Absinthe, but with an alcohol content in the 60-70% range it requires very little to feel the effects. The taste is very distinctive with a touch of liquorice originating from the various spices in the recipe, such as anise and wormwood.
Altough it still tastes good, drinking pure Absinthe causes an intense burning sensation in the throat and is not to be recommended. For this reason Absinthe is usually mixed with water, which also has the effect of clouding the characteristic vibrant turquoise colour.
Now it is possible to get the distinctive taste of Absinthe with zero alcohol. Aromhuset has developed an essence of herbal extracts and oils that tastes exactly like the Absinthe found in off-licences, but without the burning sensation or the intoxicating effects. The taste is spicy and fiery with a hint of bitterness that people of sophisticated tastes will appreciate.
If you wish you can also try mixing a little of Aromhusets Absinthe with soft drinks. These flavours are suitable not just for carbonated water, but can be experimented with in a variety of ways. Absinthe may seem like an obvious flavour for a drink, but there is no need to stop there. "Many of our fruity essences are excellent as flavourings in everything from tea to cream and pastries", says Thomas Ström, salesman for Gert Strand AB, the company behind Aromhusets taste sensations.
Aromhuset has around 20 different flavours in its range, from sweet to sour fruit, exotic and classic flavours that can be mixed however the mood may strike. The dosage is simple to apply using either the cap of the flavour bottle itself, or the accompanying pipette. Strand recommends beginning with with 2ml of the essence per litre of water. "That way you get a more distinct flavour than anything found in the shops," he says, adding "after that it is up to you to decide whether you want more or less flavour, or to adjust the dosage to the occasion."
Flavoured carbonated water is a very popular item these days, but Strand insists that the selection remains very limited. The carbonated water available is very lightly flavoured with a narrow range to choose from. It is convenient and more satisfying to mix yourself and create your own favourite combinations of flavours. Strand also points out that he is on the lookout for new importers for his innovative essences.
For more information visit: http://aromhuset.org
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