National Absinthe Day 2013

National Absinthe Day is tomorrow, March 4 2013...

Absinthe takes its name from Artemisia absinthium, which comes from the botanical name for wormwood (the staple ingredient for absinthe). Absinthe was created, like most alcohols, as a medical cure-all in 18th century Switzerland that spread quickly into France. In Paris, the drink became most fashionable among the Bourgeoisie as 5pm to 7pm matured into "l'heure verte", the Green Hour. Almost everyone was fascinated with the Absinthe; Manet, Van Gogh, and Picasso all obsessed over it in their art. There are many stories recounting the psychoactive properties of Absinthe, mostly correlated with "la fée verte", The Green Fairy. Causing many to "lose their minds" and others hospitalized.   Absinthe was soon banned in the United States, Switzerland and France. 

A 19th-century absinthe advertisement

Traditionally the liquor was infused with 'thujone', the mind-altering molecule that is most associated with Absinthe. However, in the US, absinthe is now distributed legally so long as it doesn't contain any traces of thujone. Absinthe in commonly prepared by dripping the liquor over a sugar cube into the glass. 

Yes, you can obtain Absinthe legally!

We at Früzen Ice, always recommend for you to chill responsibly. With that being said we dare you to give it a try, Absinthe will NOT cause you to hallucinate. 

In light of National Absinthe Day, we've concocted an Absinthe-inspired cocktail
for our Mixology Monday

The Früzen Fairy

3 Früzen Blackberries

3 fresh blackberries
1 mint sprig
¾ ounce absinthe
¾ ounce rye whiskey
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
¾ ounce tonic water

Take the fresh blackberries and muddle with a mint sprig. Then, add the absinthe, rye whiskey, lemon juice, and tonic water. Fill the shaker with regular ice, and shake well. Strain the drink over a glass filled with our Früzen Blackberries and enjoy. Perfect for a late Sunday Brunch with your friends.