The Green Angel -- or absinthe unveiled

Vintages (the fine wine and spirits division of the LCBO in Ontario) has a pastis in its June release (release B, June 21 2004) called Pastis Janot. A pastis is made from macerating herbs and spices in a neutral alcohol base. Pernod, also an anise seed flavoured alcohol, is made from distillation rather than maceration. Both were created after the banning of absinthe in Paris around 1910 and both have that distinctive aniseed/licorice flavour. Of course you can still find absinthe in bars in Europe and elsewhere but its made from the leaves not the root of the wormwood plant. Thujone is a toxic chemical that is found in wormwood and it has the same molecular make up as THC (the chemical found in marijuana). Absinthe is also made from distillation using wormwood, aniseed, hyssop, fennel (aniseed), angelica root. Absinthe is a lovely _wizard of the oz_ emerald green in its pure essence but, like pastis, turns a murky white when mixed with 2 parts water. Hmm, a perfect pre-dinner drink, great for digestive reflexes.

I think the Russians should be introduced to absinthe in its original incarnation. When I was there the aura was excessively moody and intense. There was a sense of desperation in the kids (oh, because they were about 15 and looking like they should be playing with fireworks) who guarded each bank terminal an AK47s to the babushkas selling grated spicy carrots at the metro. I think in Red Square every Friday night they should have gigantic pitchers of absinthe for the public to drink while the military band practices. I say this out of pure love for the complicated passionate spirit of Russians who need a little something to rejoice in. If we can’t cure the Russians of their malaise we might as well drink to them.

Martini Europa

½ oz Pernod
2 oz vodka
2 oz cranberry juice
shake DO NOT STIR and garnish with an orange peel

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