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Problem description:

I want to know about absinthe and gin

Analysis :

Absinthe

Back then, there was no absinthe, but a plant called absinthe (Wormwood). Hippocrates, the ancient Greek medicine master, believed that it was a good medicine for treating hepatitis, and it could also deal with annoying rheumatism. You know, the Mediterranean climate made many Greek nobles miserable every wet season.

In Pliny's writings, he recorded a fashion in Rome at that time. Champions of chariot races usually drank a glass of wine soaked with absinthe in order to remind the victors of their glory: There is also a bitter side. This drink is the predecessor of absinthe. As for this bitter taste, Huysmans has a more detailed description in the novel. He said: "Although the addition of sugar has somewhat diluted the offensive taste, the absinthe still has a brassy taste. , the aftertaste in your mouth is like slowly sucking on a metal button."

If drinking absinthe is really just like sucking on a "metal button", Then it will certainly not attract decadent poets and avant-garde painters. Here’s another secret, the subtlety of absinthe is that it’s slightly hallucinogenic. Most of the people who knew this well were the French, but the Englishman Wilde was an anomaly. He also had a lot of experience in the hallucinogenic properties of absinthe. He described this hallucination: I was walking on the street on a cold night after drinking, but I felt big clusters of tulips brushing against my feet. In 1882, Wilde's metaphor when traveling in the United States was even more poetic: "What's the difference between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?" Even later, Wilde was alone, poor and sick, but his intelligence was still there. Minus: "I am in a desperate struggle with my wallpaper. Either it goes away or I die."

The popularity of absinthe has made those street drunks like Oscar Wilde obviously There are more; so it is not surprising that absinthe is hostile and cursed by the "defenders". By the way, those painters also suffered. As early as 1859, Manet's "Absinthe Drinkers" was flatly rejected by the Salon selection committee. The reason is said to be that Manet "lost his moral sense" because absinthe, although not banned at the time, was at least a scandal. His colleague Degas was in even greater trouble. When the latter's masterpiece "Absinthe" was sent to London for exhibition in 1893, it triggered an "anti-French" wave among the British. The scrupulous British regarded absinthe as Writing is a "French poison"; of course, this is as unfair as describing syphilis as a "French disease".

Around the same time, the troubled painter Van Gogh, who came to France from the Netherlands, also fell in love with absinthe. He sketched in the countryside of Al during the day. The golden sun made this lonely beast thirsty, so he plunged into the arms of the "Green Muse" in the starry night. Van Gogh wrote to his dear brother Theo: "A café is a place where people can destroy themselves and go crazy, so I used the soft green of Louis XV, malachite green, and then yellow-green, rough I used these turquoise colors to express the black power contained in the low-rise cafe; everything is shrouded in an atmosphere like a devil's furnace, glowing with the color of sulfur. "Years later, the Alcázar was bitter. The place where ale drinkers gather together has become a famous spot in the history of painting because of this "crazy green".

As for which genius first had a relationship with the "Green Muse", it is now difficult to verify. But it goes back at least to Musset's time. He is a recognized genius in France. He published a collection of poems as a teenager and was admitted to the French Academy at the age of 31. But since then, he has hardly written a decent poem because he drank too much absinthe. Interestingly, until 1914, when the French government also began to ban absinthe, those alcoholics who were holding on to the last line of defense were still shouting in near despair: "For God's sake, at least absinthe is still available." Inspired by Musset!”——But in my opinion, Musset’s inspiration came from absinthe, it clearly came from George Sand.

French absinthe

Regarding French wine, Churchill’s slogan during World War II: “Gentlemen, please remember that we are not fighting for France, but for Champagne! "Impressed the men.

Almost all taverns in southern France have absinthe, which poets call the "green fairy".

Absinthe is a bitter anise or licorice flavor. A high-concentration green wine extracted from absinthe and other plants. The alcohol is banned in many countries because of its toxic and addictive properties. However, this wine is nicknamed "Green Elf" by its enthusiasts. Previously, the Valdetravel region of Switzerland was known as the birthplace of absinthe.

Gin (GIN), also known as "gin" or "gin", is the first spirit created by mankind for a special purpose. The hometown of gin is in the Netherlands. It originated in It was first invented by Sylvius, a Dutch university professor, in 1660. Its purpose was to prevent the Dutch from contracting tropical diseases. It was initially used as a diuretic and heat-clearing agent. Soon people discovered that this diuretic has a harmonious aroma, harmonious taste, mellow and elegant, clean body, and a clean and refreshing natural style. It was soon consumed as a formal alcoholic beverage. Gin's pleasant aroma comes mainly from juniper berries, which have diuretic properties. There are many ways to add juniper berries, usually by wrapping them in gauze and hanging them at the outlet of the still. When the wine is steamed, its flavor will be stranded in the wine, or the juniper berries can be soaked in absolutely neutral alcohol, and then refluxed and steamed again after a week to steam the juniper berries in the wine. Sometimes juniper berries can be crushed into small flakes and added to the brewing raw materials for saccharification, fermentation, and distillation to obtain their flavor. Some countries and wineries use other spices to brew gin, such as coriander seeds, bean curd, licorice, orange peel, etc. The exact formula is always kept secret by the manufacturer. Later, it was introduced to the United States and was widely used in cocktail preparation. Today's gin is mainly made from grains. After saccharification, fermentation, and distillation into high alcohol, juniper berries, lemon peel, cinnamon and other raw materials are added, and then a second distillation is performed to form gin. In cocktail recipes, gin is used in large amounts. Most of the ingredients in some famous cocktails are inseparable from gin, such as the world-famous [Martini]. Because gin contains a high content of juniper berries, it has become very popular in Taiwan in recent years to soak white raisins in gin to prevent arthritis. It is said to be very effective. The recipe for making gin in the UK is to use 75% corn, 15% barley malt, and 10% other grains, which are then crushed, heated, and fermented. It is similar to making whiskey and completely The fermented grain juice is then distilled in a continuous still. The distilled wine contains 180 to 188 alcohol purity (PROOF), which is reduced to 120 by adding distilled water. It is then steamed in a gin still with spices added. The method of obtaining the taste of wine through distillation is an art of making gin. The various tastes of gin are also due to the relationship between the types of materials and ingredients. Characteristics of Gin: Gin is the most commonly used base liquor when making cocktails in the past century, with more than a thousand recipes, so it is said that "gin is the heart of cocktails". Brewing of Gin: Gin is a colorless spirit distilled or re-distilled from a liquor containing juniper berries and other spices. If gin is distinguished by brewing method, there are two types, one is "distilled gin" and the other is "combined gin". Gin mainly has the following varieties: ·Light-body gin Light-body gin was first used by manufacturers near London. They printed LONDON DRY GIN on the bottle label, but now winemakers in the United States or other countries, Also use the last two English words. All gins on the market use the word DRY. The words DRY CIN, EXTRA DRY GIN, VERY DRY GIN, LONDON DRY GIN, etc. on the bottle label are actually the same nature, indicating that this kind of wine is not sweet and does not contain any flavor. Original body odor. ·Plymouth Gin In addition to London Gin, Plymouth Gin is also produced in the UK. It is thicker and has a heavier aroma than London Gin. ·Old Tom Gin Old Tom is a sweet gin made in London. There are several legends about this wine. Among them, the one recorded by Lord Kinross in his book is more logical. He believed that Old Tom was originally a spy for the British government. He rented a house in London and put up a cat-shaped sign to sell wine. There were two pipes connecting his house. When passers-by want to buy wine, they can throw money into the thick tube in the upper cat's mouth and mutter something, and then he will pour the wine out from the thin tube below, and the buyer will drink into the tube. This may also be automatic. The ancestor of the vending machine.

·American Gin American Gin (AMERICAN GIN) is slightly different from London Gin, but both of them can be made into good mixed drinks. ·Dutch Gin Dutch Gin (HOLLAND) or (DUTCH GIN) tastes sweet and refreshing, whether you drink it neat or with ice cubes, it is very refreshing. It's basically made from barley malt and gets its flavor from juniper berries. The Netherlands is the only country that has a specialty liquor store. It has been chilled or added with ice cubes and a slice of lemon. It is the best substitute for spicy martini (DRY MARTINI). Gin does not need to be aged. Its delicious taste is distilled from a variety of spices. However, in the United States, some gin will be aged for a period of time. After aging, it will turn into a light golden color, called GOLDEN GIN. Although it has been aged, It is not stated on the trademark. If it is a light yellow gin made in the Netherlands, it is dyed with caramel. The most popular gin cocktail is the martini cocktail, but it is just one of hundreds of gin cocktail recipes. Types of Gin The unique aroma of gin varies depending on the recipe used by each distillery. There are many brands and types of gin, which can be divided according to the place of production: [1] Dutch gin: The main production areas are concentrated in the Schiedam area, and it is the national wine of the Dutch. Dutch gin is made from barley malt and rye as the main raw materials, with juniper berry enzyme as the flavoring material. It is fermented and distilled three times to obtain the original grain wine. Wine is stored in glass tanks until it matures, and then diluted and bottled during packaging. Dutch-style gin is transparent and clear in color, with outstanding wine aroma, strong spice flavor, spicy and sweet, and unique style. It is very refreshing whether drunk neat or with ice, and the alcohol content is about 52 degrees. Due to the heavy aroma, Dutch gin is only suitable for pure drinking and should not be used as the base wine for mixed wines, otherwise it will destroy the balanced aroma of the ingredients. Dutch gin should not be stored for too long before bottling to prevent the juniper berries from oxidizing and making the taste bitter. After bottling, it can be stored for a long time without losing quality. Dutch gin is often sold in long ceramic bottles. New wine is called Jonge, old wine is called Oulde, and old wine is called Zeet oulde. The more famous liquor brands are: Henkes, Bols, Bokma, and Bonsma. (Bom***a), Hasekamp. There are also many ways to drink Dutch gin. It is popular in the East Indies to wash the cup with bitters before drinking, and then pour Dutch gin into it. Drink it quickly and happily. It has the effect of appetizing. Drink it again after drinking. A glass of ice water is even more beautiful. Dutch gin with ice cubes and a slice of lemon is the best substitute for the world-famous Dry Martini. [2] London Gin: Made from malt and grains, its main products are unsweetened gin and Old Tom Gin, the latter of which has a sweet taste. [3] Plymouth Gin: Similar to London Gin, but its aroma is different. [4] American gin: Its products are divided into two levels. Those with a protruding D on the bottom of the bottle indicate that they are distilled, and those with an R indicate that they are made by rectification. [5] British gin: The difference between British and American gin lies in two important factors. One is that British gin has a lower alcohol content after distillation, so it retains more grain characteristics. Although the distilled alcohol content is low, the bottling alcohol is The second is water quality. Of course, the water quality in the UK and the United States is different, which naturally affects the characteristics of the wine and the distilled spirits. Gin + white raisins to prevent arthritis: 1. Place one and a half pounds of white raisins in a dry container. 2. Pour Greenough London Gin or Kimpson’s London Gin until all the white raisins are covered. 3. Leave it for about seven days to allow the white raisins to completely absorb the gin. (The container does not need to be covered, and it can be stirred during the process to speed up the absorption of gin) 4. Place the soaked "gin white raisins" into a covered container for storage. ※How to consume: Eat nine "Gin White Raisins" every day, or mix it with salad.