Absinthe is perhaps the most mystified liquor in the world. Its incomparable emerald green color and delicate aroma create an attractive and slightly mystical aura. This drink has overgrown with many names and legends since its inception. The green fairy, the green witch, the green elf, the wormwood tincture, the madness in the bottle are some of the nicknames of absinthe. Absent "Xenta" (Xenta Absenta) - one of the oldest brands of this famous drink, whose history originates in the distant 1792. To create it, a mixture of natural extracts of several herbs is used that give the drink a refined taste. An exquisite drink, which was preferred by many famous personalities, is Xenta, the price of which is more than worthy in comparison with other high-quality analogues. A bottle costs between 30 and 45 dollars.
What is absinthe
In order to understand how to drink Xenta absinthe , it is first of all necessary to have an idea of what this drink actually is. In fact, absinthe is not at all a witch’s potion and not a product of alchemists sending a person to a dreamland, but an ordinary alcohol tincture of herbs, the main of which is wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). Depending on the brand of absinthe, slightly different recipes and different majorizing herbs are used: anise, chamomile, lemon balm, coriander, hyssop. Herbs insist on the highest quality alcohol. To reduce the alcohol content in the resulting extract is added specially purified water. After this, absinthe is additionally infused and filtered to get rid of solid impurities and get amazing transparency. The active ingredients of herbs give the drink an original color and taste.
How to drink absinthe
Xenta is an absolutely special drink, the use of which requires a certain atmosphere, which is appreciated by lovers of thrills and aesthetes. Like most spirits, absinthe can be drunk both in pure and diluted form. On the recommendation of the manufacturer, it is better to drink absinthe chilled. The use of absinthe in its pure form makes it possible to enjoy a bouquet of herbal aromas. In a diluted version or as part of cocktails, absinthe brings fresh notes of aromas of herbs, perfectly harmonizing with the variety of components.
Since the strength of “Xenta” is 70%, if you use it in its pure form, you will need a snack or a drink, which is important to choose the right one to emphasize the delicate taste. For snacks, the best option is sweet and sour fruits and citrus fruits: green apples, lime, orange, lemon. The consumption algorithm is quite simple - a glass of absinthe, drunk in one gulp, is eaten with a slice of the selected fruit.
Thanks to the exquisite taste and fresh aroma of herbs, Xenta absinthe is ideal for making cocktails and shots - layered cocktails drunk in one sip. Being a universal component, absinthe is elegantly combined with almost any ingredients: vodka, tequila, rum, gin, sambuca. In a cocktail, shota or simply diluted with one of the non-alcoholic ingredients: juice, syrup, a variety of fruit purees, drinks (Schweppes, Sprite), absinthe will always preserve the original and unique taste.
For many people, Xenta absinthe in its pure form is quite an extreme drink. It can be diluted with chilled mineral or melt water. When water is added, real absinthe becomes cloudy. There are several classic methods for diluting absinthe, known for a hundred years, they have turned into a whole ritual.
Flambe method
Of course, you can simply add water or ice to the Xenta absinthe and enjoy the herbal bouquet and the taste of the drink. But over a long history, the consumption of the drink has turned into a kind of bewitching ritual with a certain magic.
In this way, bohemian people enjoyed absinthe in the nineteenth century; it was captured in many films, for example, in the famous Moulin Rouge. On a special spoon with small holes put a piece of sugar (or several, to taste), soaked in a small amount of absinthe. Absinthe "Xenta" is poured into a glass of conical shape, on top of which they lay a spoon. Sugar is ignited, as a result of which it gradually turns into caramel, through which gradually absinthe is slowly diluted with water. Sweetened water gives the drink a delicate taste and at the same time an acceptable strength. This is one of the most famous methods, fascinating beginners for more than a decade and appreciated by connoisseurs of the "green fairy".
French method
The hero of Hemingway’s book “For Whom the Bell Tolls” used this method of preparing absinthe. Ice is put in a carafe with a narrow nose. Melting ice slowly flows through the decanter's nose into the glass with absinthe cold drops, leaving cloudy traces. Food lovers watch this process as smokers smoke rings.
Absinthe "Xenta"
The classic version of Xenta absinthe is obtained by insisting of wormwood, coriander and star anise on alcohol. The resulting extract is diluted with prepared water and carefully filtered. The whole process and formulation allows you to preserve the properties and aroma of all the herbs used, giving the drink a delicate, slightly minty aroma and strong taste. The resulting strength of 70%, which is achieved using the highest quality alcohol, allows you to save all of its characteristics to the active substance of wormwood - tuylon. It is this substance that is responsible for the legendary "hallucinogenic effect", which supposedly possesses Xenta absinthe. The country of origin of this drink is Italy, it is made in an old distillery in Turin.
Traditions and quality
Over the long history of Xenta has gained considerable popularity around the world. Absinthe "Xenta", consumer reviews of which indicate that he rightfully took one of the leading positions among other brands, has become a favorite alcoholic drink for many people. It is worth noting that the color of high-quality absinthe does not have to be emerald green. Depending on the method of preparation, if it is different from the old traditional one, the drink may be transparent, red, yellow or even black, but invariably requires slow relishing with dignity.