March 5 Absinthe Day

Absinthe Day is on March 5, with other day. Originating in Switzerland in the 18th century and made famous in France by bohemian artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and iconic writer.

According to Wikipedia, Absinthe is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic it is an anise-flavored spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium (“grand wormwood”), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. Absinthe traditionally has a natural green color but may also be colorless. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as “la féeverte” (the green fairy). Although it is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a liqueur, absinthe is not traditionally bottled with added sugar; it is therefore classified as a spirit. Absinthe is traditionally bottled at a high level of alcohol by volume, but it is normally diluted with water prior to being consumed.

For higher alcohol The drink was banned in France .Absinthe does have a higher alcohol content than other spirits, so keeping that in mind is important to drink responsibly.

Have some absinthe (Remember to always drink responsibly and to never drink and drive) and use #AbsintheDay to post on social media.