Since the legalization of some brands of Absinthe in the United States in 2007, there has been an Absinthe revolution. Folks are searching desperately on the web for facts about Absinthe and the way to utilize it. Many would now like to expose their friends to the Green Fairy also to utilize the drink when entertaining. But what food to serve with Absinthe?
Absinthe was created by Dr Pierre Ordinaire in the late 18th century as a medicinal elixir or tonic. The vital herbal element, wormwood (artemisia absinthium) has been utilized since ancient times as being a digestive tonic also to stimulate the appetite. Absinthe should thus be served being an aperitif before a meal, an appetizer served with a bit of hors d’oeuvres and finger food.
Absinthe has a strong anise flavor as well as a slight bitterness so it’s best to not serve it using a meal. Nonetheless, Absinthe may be used in cooking, just like wine. When cooking, the alcohol is going to be burned off and you will be left with the anise or licorice taste which is great in marinades. Here is a recipe for a delicious marinade for chicken or fish.
Ingredients:-
2 tbsp dried tarragon or perhaps a handful of fresh tarragon
2 tbsp dried chervil or possibly a handful of fresh chervil
1 cup of Absinthe
1 cup of dry white wine
2 tbsp sugar
A dash of salt as well as a grind of pepper
Blend each of the ingredients inside a large bowl and then leave for a few hours, preferably overnight. Marinade chicken or fish within the mixture for a few hours inside the fridge and then grill, barbecue or bake to get rid of off the alcohol.
Additionally you can work with Absinthe in stir fries and when basting meats, but ensure that you always mix it with sugar or fruit juice to make up for the bitterness on the wormwood.
Even the sexy French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has long been recognized to use it in his recipes – risottos, Absinthe ice cream and marinades and infusions for vegetables as well as fish. Absinthe ice cream -yum!
Additionally, there are many recipes online for Absinthe cookies and Absinthe cupcakes with Absinthe frosting. Absinthe has so many uses!
Absinthe is usually fantastic in cocktails. Ernest Hemingway made a cocktail referred to as “Death in the Afternoon” in which he notoriously mixed Absinthe with champagne, very self-indulgent. The Sazerac is a popular Absinthe cocktail usually served in New Orleans:-
Sazerac
1 teaspoon of Absinthe
1 teaspoon of sugar
1 ½ ounces of rye whisky
3 dashes of Angostura bitters
Ice cubes
Freeze out a cocktail glass inside the freezer then pour the Absinthe into it, swilling it around to let it coat the inside of the glass.
Put the remaining ingredients in to a cocktail shaker, shake and pour into the glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon and drink.
You must remember, if you are mixing Absinthe with other alcoholic drinks, that Absinthe is a very strong liquor – around 150 proof, 75% alcohol by volume, so don’t get over excited!
So, what food to serve with Absinthe? Serve Absinthe as being an aperitif before any meal, apply it in cocktails, marinades, ice cream and cakes. Enjoy the Green Fairy.