However, that’s not the only thing that puts absinthe in a different realm. Known for its exceptionally high alcohol percentage-which varies between 53% to 75% ABV, or up to 148 proof-most of the stories of absinthe’s power can be attributed to the sheer strength of the alcohol. To understand absinthe, you must understand what sets it apart from standard spirits. It wasn’t until the 1990s that absinthe would begin making its comeback. The ban came after immense pushback from the temperance movement and wine industry, which portrayed absinthe as the cause for violent crimes and social disorder. Absinthe’s popularity is also what gave way to the term l’heure verte, or “the Green Hour”, which was likely the beginning of the modern-day “Happy Hour”.īy the early 1900s, absinthe was banned in Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, France, and the United States. The spirit was referred to as la f é e verte-the Green Fairy-from the myth that those drinking it would be visited by the green fairy of transformation and enlightenment. Considered to be an agent of transformation and of reaching ultimate creative potential, absinthe thrived in the cultural and art scene of 1800s France and served as the muse to many of the time’s greatest talents. What we now know as absinthe originated in Switzerland in the late 1700s, where it rose to incredible heights of popularity during the Beautiful Age of France. So, what exactly is absinthe, and how has one alcoholic beverage built such a reputation for magic and transformation? The answers lie in the power of accessing our own minds and harnessing the mystery that put absinthe at the heart of one of the most impactful cultural and artistic revolutions of our world. Popular throughout the Belle É poque, or “Beautiful Age”, in French history, absinthe saw its heyday from the late 1800s to the start of World War I. Known as “the Green Fairy”, or la f é e verte, the exact origins of absinthe are murky, but the rise of this powerful drink began in the 1800s. Hemingway was just one of many who have written of the power and mystery behind absinthe. Even more fun was actually seeing the ritual in person! The history and ritual of ‘the green fairy’ is truly fascinating. After a delicious meal we sampled several cocktails with absinthe and found it a strong yet interesting flavor. We discovered that Absinthe Brasserie and Bar is one of the country’s premier absinthe cafes, with 17 international brands for sampling.
We have a scene in Soul Keeper where our antagonist uses absinthe, performing a corrupted version of the absinthe ritual, so we thought it would be an interesting experience to check out an actual absinthe bar. When Terese and I were in San Francisco on one of our research missions for Soul Keeper, we discovered a wonderful and unique restaurant, Absinthe Brasserie and Bar. “…that opaque, bitter, tongue-numbing, brain-warming, stomach-warming, idea-changing liquid alchemy.”
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