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Drinks of Thedas

Thedas has a variety of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike. Though their liquor vastly outnumbered any other type of beverage. As with the other posts, the following list are canonically named in the series.

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Absinthe

Absence - One of the bottles of Thedas you find in Inquisition.

Absinthe - also referred to la fée verte - “little green fairy”

Petite Absinthe - Made from a certain type of wormwood.

Ale, Beer, Drafts, Lagers, and Stouts The Tapster's Tavern in Orzammar serves 52 types of ale, some are listed.

Ale

Ander Stout - This stout is stored in oak casts.

Barley Wine - Despite its name, this is an ale.

Beer

Brakien Brew (Orzammar)

Brown Ale

Coconut Draft

Fereldan Beer

Fereldan Lager - A pale ale.

Lichen Ale (Orzammar)

Oghren's Homebrew - An amber coloured ale with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and described to have a hint of toastiness, and is spiced with cloves. (Dwarven)

Qunari Ale

Ryott Ale (Fereldan)

Ryotte Beer (Fereldan)

Valenta’s Red (Orzammar)

Watered Beer - While watered beer is served to reduce the price of beer and stretch it along, it is also served as a provision. In Serault, the peasantry drink watered beer to stave off the summer heat.

Watered-down Ale

Wildwine - An ale made from ryott. (Chasind)

Wilhelm’s Special Brew - This dark-colored ale gives off a thick, oaky smell. When swirled in its tankard, it takes on an unexpected glow.

Brandy

Aged Antivan Brandy

Antivan Brandy

Antivan Plum Brandy

Apple Brandy (Orlesian)

Orlesian Brandy

Plum Brandy

West Hill Brandy (Ferelden)

Cider

Brandy-spiked-cider

Cider

Serault Cider

Winter Cider (Wycome)

Cocktails

Benediction (Orlesian)

The Emerald Valley (Orlesian)

Dragon’s Piss - The name is probably figurative, but no one knows for sure. BioWare gives the "recipe" for Dragon Piss as "1 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, filled with iced tea". (Orlesian)

The Golden Nug (Orlesian)

The Heart of Spring - A "restorative" drink from Verchiel made with violets. (Orlesian)

The Hissing Drake (Orlesian)

Ice Cream and Beer

A Night of Shame (Orlesian)

Posset - A drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or other liquor and typically flavored with spices. Can be drunk as a delicacy or as a cold remedy.

The Randy Dowager (Orlesian)

To Cure a Cold - a folk remedy that requires boiling whiskey and adding lemon juice and crushed garlic.

Gin

Prophet’s Laurel Gin

Grey Warden Liquor These are bottles unique to members of the order, as each warden will combine half-full bottles in order to save space. No bottle is ever fully emptied or cleaned. In order to preserve the base flavor. They are called Grey Whiskey, Ritewine, or Conscription Ale, each vintage is named after a warden with a small note.

Vintage: Warden Anras - Bottled whimsy.

Vintage: Warden Bethany Hawke - Princess piss.

Vintage: Warden Carver Hawke - Toast them all.

Vintage: Warden Daedalam - Extra red.

Vintage: Warden Eval’lal - Griffon Wing Ale

Vintage: Warden Gibbins - Don’t frigging touch! I spit in this! I mean it!

Vintage: Warden Jairn - Smash when dead.

Vintage: Warden Korenic - Notes of fruit and anger.

Vintage: Warden Riordan - Serve yourself.

Vintage: Warden Steed - Joining juice.

Vintage: Warden Tontiv - Home.

Mead The Tapster's Tavern in Orzammar serves 17 types of mead, some are listed. Honeywine is another name for mead.

Avvar Mead

Chasind Sack Mead

Lady Odette Guillory's Family Honey Wine

Mead

Orlesian Honeywine

Port A sweet, fortified red wine, typically served with dessert.

Antivan Port

Tevinter Port

Rum Boot Screech is another name for rum.

Alvarado’s Bathtub Boot Screech

Blackwater Rum

Dark Llomerryn Rum

Tea and Other Drinks

Coffee (Antivan)

Cocoa/Hot Chocolate

Juice

Fermented Fruit Juice

Pickle Juice

Pomegranate Juice

Prune Juice

Punch

Spicy Punch

Tea

Almond Tea

Anderfels Mint Tea

Bitter Tea - An unspecified tea so bitter it is astringent. Served during the Fourth Blight.

Black Tea

Black Tea with Juniper

Fires of Change Tea

Herbal Tea

Iced Tea

Lattenfluss Tea (Anderfels)

Mint Tea

Nameless Tevinter Tea

Rivaini Spice Tea Blend

Rivaini Tea

Rosehips Tea

Spiced Tea

Stripweed Tea

Unsweetened Tea

Verimensis Tea (Tevinter)

Whiskey

Cinnamon-infused Whiskey

Ferelden Whisky

Legacy White Shear

Mackay’s Epic Single Malt

Wine The Tapster's Tavern in Orzammar serves 12 types of imported wines, some are listed.

Agreggio Pavali (Tevinter)

Alyons Black

Amaranthine Red

Anderfels Red

Antivan Red

Bitter Black Wine

Celestine Black Wine

Dandelion Wine (City Elves of Orlais)

Elderberry Wine

Elfroot Mixed with Wine

Finale by Massaad

Flames of Our Lady

Flat Wine

Ghislain Red

Iced Wine

Montsimmard White

Mosswine (Orzammar)

Mulsum (Tevinter)

Orichalcum mixed with Wine - Considered to have aphrodisiac properties.

Orlesian Red

Plum Wine

Red Wine

Serault Yellow Wine

Serault White

Silent Plains Piquette (Tevinter)

Southern Black Wine

Spiced Wine

Sweetened and Spiced Yellow Wine

Val Chevin Red Wine

Vint-9 Rowan’s Rose

Watered Wine

White Seleny Wine (Antivan)

White Wine

Yellow Wine

Additional Spirits

Abyssal Peach

Antivan Sip-Sip

Aqua Magus

Aquae Lucidius - A potent liquor made of wyvern venom; a rare drink known for its hallucinogenic properties.

Bottle of Rotgut - Rotgut is slang for cheap whiskey.

Butterbile :84

Carnal 8:69 Blessed (Orlesian)

Dwarven Ale - Not actually an ale, but a black liquid reputedly made from fungus with a reputation as being almost undrinkable for anyone not a dwarf.

Garblog’s Backcountry Reserve

Golden Scythe 9:40 Black

Hirol’s Lava Burst (Kal'Hirol)

Maraas-Lok (Qunari)

Moonshine

Potent Moonshine

Sun Blonde Vint-1

Sources: ( If you want to find direct links or page numbers check out the wiki’s drugs and alcohol page.)

Dragon Age: Origins (Base and DLCs) Dragon Age: Awakening Dragon Age 2 (Base and DLCs) Dragon Age: The Last Court Dragon Age: Inquisition (Base and DLCs) Dragon Age Tabletop RPG Core Rulebook World of Thedas Vol. 1 World of Thedas Vol. 2

Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne Dragon Age: The Calling Dragon Age: The Masked Empire Dragon Age: Last Flight Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights Short Story: The Riddle of Truth Short Story: Paying the Ferryman

DA:O Codex entry: The Casteless Item: Ale Item: Brandy Item: Brandy Cheap Item: Chasind Sack Mead Item: Garbolg's Backcountry Reserve Item: Golden Scythe 4:90 Black Item: Legacy White Shear Item: Mosswine Item: Rare Antivan Brandy Item: Sun Blond Vint-1 Item: Wilhelm's Special Brew Item: Wine Weapon: Cat Lady’s Hobble-Stick

DA:A Item: Aqua Magus Item: "Dragon Piss" Item: Hirol's Lava Burst Item: Mackay's Epic Single Malt Item: Moonshine Item: West Hill Brandy

DA II Codex Entry: Orichalcum Codex Entry: The Wine of Chateau Haine Junk List: Bottle of Aged Antivan Brandy Junk List: Bottle of Potent Moonshine Junk List: Bottle of Rotgut Junk List: Dwarven Ale Junk List: Orlesian Honeywine

DA:I Codex Entry: Bottles of Thedas Codex Entry: Charred Notebook Codex Entry: Grey Whiskey/Ritewine/Conscription Ale Codex Entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter 11 Codex Entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter ??? Codex Entry: In the Mist: The Windline Marcher Codex Entry: A Nutty Affair Codex Entry: Three Little Empresses Note: Betta’s Travel Journal Note: The Rusted Horn’s Menu Note: The Gilded Horn Drink List War Table Mission: Gain Access to Ghilan’nain’s Grove

Last Court: The Acerbic Dowager The Anchoress (Card) The Antidote The Boastful Neighbor The Elegant Abbess Go Hunting - Take Extra Provisions Good Neighbors Grant a Petition The Next Course The Purveyor of Teas The Wayward Bard The Whispering Woods Your Bard is Restored to You

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Drinks

Updated: 2023/12

As of now this list is updated with everything found in media released as of Oct 2023.

Like the original, this contains all drinks, alcoholic-based and non-alcoholic. If known to a specific region it is marked next to the item in parenthasis, if it is not it is either unknown or universally consumed.

For Other Food Posts

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Disclaimer

Though real life plants may be listed here as edible it is for fictional use only. This is not intended to be used as a reference nor guide for what plants are edible or safe to eat. Please do not use it as such.

Absinthe

Absence - One of the bottles of Thedas you find in Inquisition.

Absinthe - also referred to la fée verte - “little green fairy”

Petite Absinthe - Made from a certain type of wormwood.

Ale, Beer, Drafts, Lagers, Malts, and Stouts

The Tapster’s Tavern in Orzammar serves 52 types of ale, some are listed.

Ale

Ander Stout - This stout is stored in oak casts. (Anderfels)

Barley Wine - Despite its name, this is an ale.

Beer

Brakien Brew (Orzammar)

Brown Ale

Coconut Draft (Orzammar)

Fereldan Beer

Fereldan Lager - A pale ale.

Lichen Ale (Orzammar)

Lichen-malt (Orzammar)

Oghren’s Homebrew - An amber coloured ale with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and described to have a hint of toastiness, and is spiced with cloves. (Dwarven)

Qunari Ale

Ryott Ale (Ferelden)

Ryott Beer (Ferelden)

Valenta’s Red (Orzammar)

Watered-down Ale

Wildwine - An ale made from ryott. (Chasind)

Wilhelm’s Special Brew - This dark-colored ale gives off a thick, oaky smell. When swirled in its tankard, it takes on an unexpected glow. (Ferelden)

Brandy

Ammazzacaffe - A drink taken after coffee to dull the taste or effects. Though it can be a small glass of any liqueur, it is usually brandy. (Antiva)

Aged Antivan Brandy

Antivan Brandy

Antivan Plum Brandy

Apple Brandy (Orlais)

Orlesian Brandy

Plum Brandy

West Hill Brandy (Ferelden)

Cider

Brandy-spiked-cider

Cider

Serault Cider (Orlais)

Winter Cider (Wycome)

Cocktails

Benediction - Made of Prophet's Larel gin, served with a wedge of lime, and a thimble of Golden Scythe.

Elfroot mixed with Dandelion Wine - A restorative draft. (City Elves of Orlais)

The Emerald Valley - A spirit distilled of over seventy different herbs and flowers by the Chantry sister in Lydes, it is topped with egg-white foam and dusted with nutmeg. Described as having a varied and complex flavour, fresh like a lush green valley. (Orlais)

Dragon’s Piss - The name is probably figurative, but no one knows for sure. BioWare gives the “recipe” for Dragon Piss as “1 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, filled with iced tea”. "Dragon's Breath" is offered as an alternative name for this drink as it is served while lit on fire in the glass and burns on the way down.

The Golden Nug - Made with a base of effervescent white Seleney wine, sweetened with a dash of West Hill brandy and a splash of pomegranate juice. Muddled with raspberries and garnished with a sprig of Royal Elfroot. The goal is to imitate the soft pink colour of a nug.

The Heart of Spring - A “restorative” drink from Verchiel made with violets. (Orlais)

The Hissing Drake - Mix of cinnamon-infused whiskey, darl Llomerryn rum, and Hirol's Lava Burst.

Ice Cream and Beer

A Night of Shame - Antivan port with a dash of chocolate bitters and a twist of orange, served in a flute of chilled Serault glass. (Orlais)

Orichalcum mixed with wine - Considered to have aphrodisiac properties.

Posset - A drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or other liquor and typically flavored with spices. Can be consumed as a delicacy or as a cold remedy.

The Randy Dowager - Rumored to be created by the editor of the periodical, it is a tall glass of Abyssal Peach liquor and fresh cream, garnished with sugared rose petals and served on a silk handkerchief with a scandalous rhyming couplet inked by the bartender. (Orlais)

To Cure a Cold - a folk remedy that requires boiling whiskey and adding lemon juice and crushed garlic.

Gin

Prophet’s Laurel Gin (Orlais)

Grey Warden Liquor

These are bottles unique to members of the order, as each warden will combine half-full bottles in order to save space. No bottle is ever fully emptied or cleaned. In order to preserve the base flavor. They are called Grey Whiskey, Ritewine, or Conscription Ale, each vintage is named after a warden with a small note.

Vintage: Warden Anras - Bottled whimsy.

Vintage: Warden Bethany Hawke - Princess piss.

Vintage: Warden Carver Hawke - Toast them all.

Vintage: Warden Daedalam - Extra red.

Vintage: Warden Eval’lal - Griffon Wing Ale

Vintage: Warden Gibbins - Don’t frigging touch! I spit in this! I mean it!

Vintage: Warden Jairn - Smash when dead.

Vintage: Warden Korenic - Notes of fruit and anger.

Vintage: Warden Riordan - Serve yourself.

Vintage: Warden Steed - Joining juice.

Vintage: Warden Tontiv - Home.

Mead

The Tapster’s Tavern in Orzammar serves 17 types of mead, some are listed. Honeywine is another name for mead.

Avvar Mead

Chasind Sack Mead

Lady Odette Guillory’s Family Honey Wine (Orlais)

Mead

Orlesian Honeywine

Port A sweet, fortified red wine, typically served with dessert.

Antivan Port

Tevinter Port

Rum Boot Screech is another name for rum.

Alvarado’s Bathtub Boot Screech

Blackwater Rum (Wycome)

Dark Llomerryn Rum

Tea and Other Drinks

Coffee (Antiva)

Cocoa/Hot Chocolate

Juice

Fermented Fruit Juice

Pickle Juice

Pomegranate Juice

Prune Juice

Punch

Spicy Punch

Tea

Almond Tea (Orlais)

Bitter Tea - An unspecified tea so bitter it is astringent. Served during the Fourth Blight.

Black Tea

Black Tea with Juniper

Fires of Change Tea (Orlais)

Herbal Tea

Iced Tea

Lattenfluss Tea (Anderfels)

Mint Tea

Anderfels Mint Tea

Nameless Tevinter Tea

Rivaini Spice Tea Blend - Blend of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. One of the teas from Rivain known for its healing properties. Empress Celene commonly uses this tea to stave off headaches.

Rivaini Tea

Rivaini Tea Blend - A blend of licorice root, oregano, lemon verbena, and peppermint. One of the teas from Rivain known for its healing properties. Rumored to be favored by Empress Celene to stave off headaches.

Rosehips Tea (Orlais)

Spiced Tea (Nevarra)

Stripweed Tea (Tevinter)

Unsweetened Tea

Verimensis Tea (Tevinter)

Whiskey

Cinnamon-infused Whiskey

Ferelden Whisky

Legacy White Shear

Mackay’s Epic Single Malt

Wine

The Tapster’s Tavern in Orzammar serves 12 types of imported wines, some are listed.

Agreggio Pavali (Tevinter)

Alyons Black (Orlais)

Amaranthine Red (Ferelden)

Anderfels Red

Antivan Red

Bitter Black Wine (Orlais)

Bottled Scar 5:34 Exalted - A rare collaboration between human and elf vintners.

Celestine Black Wine (Orlais)

Dalish Wine

Dandelion Wine (City Elves of Orlais)

Elderberry Wine (Ferelden)

Finale by Massaad (Orlais)

Flames of Our Lady (Orlais)

Flat Wine

Ghislain Red (Orlais)

Iced Wine - Mentioned in both Tevinter and Orlais.

Montsimmard White (Orlais)

Mosswine (Orzammar)

Mulsum (Tevinter)

Orlesian Red

Plum Wine

Red Wine

Serault Yellow Wine (Orlais)

Serault White (Orlais)

Silent Plains Piquette (Tevinter)

Southern Black Wine

Spiced Wine

Sweetened and Spiced Yellow Wine

Val Chevin Red Wine (Orlais)

Vint-9 Rowan’s Rose (Tevinter)

Watered Wine

White Seleny Wine (Antiva)

White Wine

Yellow Wine

Additional Spirits

Abyssal Peach

Antivan Sip-Sip

Aqua Magus

Aquae Lucidius - A potent liquor made of wyvern venom; a rare drink known for its hallucinogenic properties.

Bottle of Rotgut - Rotgut is slang for cheap whiskey.

Butterbile :84

Carnal 8:69 Blessed (Orlais)

Dwarven Ale - Not actually an ale, but a black liquid reputedly made from fungus with a reputation as being almost undrinkable for anyone not a dwarf.

Garblog’s Backcountry Reserve

Golden Scythe 9:40 Black

Hirol’s Lava Burst (Kal'Hirol)

Maraas-Lok (Qunari)

Moonshine

Potent Moonshine

Sun Blonde Vint-1 (Tevinter)

Sources:

(If you want to find the direct links or page numbers, check out the Wiki's Food and Ingredients page.)

Primary Sources:

Dragon Age: Origins (Base and DLCs) Dragon Age: Awakening Dragon Age 2 (Base and DLCs) Dragon Age: The Last Court Dragon Age: Inquisition (DLCs + Multiplayer)

Books:

Dragon Age Tabletop RPG Core Rulebook Dragon Age Tabletop RPG: Blood in Ferelden Dragon Age Tabletop RPG: Game Master’s Kit: Buried Past World of Thedas Vol. 1 World of Thedas Vol. 2 Dragon Age Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne Dragon Age: The Calling Dragon Age: The Masked Empire Dragon Age: Last Flight Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights

Short Stories:

Short Story: Paying the Ferryman Short Story: Riddle in Truth Short Story: As We Fly

DA:O

Codex entry: The Casteless

Item: Ale

Item: Brandy

Item: Brandy Cheap

Item: Chasind Sack Mead

Item: Garbolg’s Backcountry Reserve

Item: Golden Scythe 4:90 Black

Item: Legacy White Shear

Item: Mosswine

Item: Rare Antivan Brandy

Item: Sun Blond Vint-1

Item: Wilhelm’s Special Brew

Item: Wine

Weapon: Cat Lady’s Hobble-Stick

DA:A

Item: Aqua Magus

Item: “Dragon Piss”

Item: Hirol’s Lava Burst

Item: Mackay’s Epic Single Malt

Item: Moonshine

Item: West Hill Brandy

DA II

Codex Entry: Orichalcum

Codex Entry: The Wine of Chateau Haine

Junk List: Bottle of Aged Antivan Brandy

Junk List: Bottle of Potent Moonshine

Junk List: Bottle of Rotgut

Junk List: Dwarven Ale

Junk List: Orlesian Honeywine

DA:I

Codex Entry: Bottles of Thedas

Codex Entry: Charred Notebook

Codex Entry: Grey Whiskey/Ritewine/Conscription Ale

Codex Entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter 11

Codex Entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter ???

Codex Entry: In the Mist: The Windline Marcher

Codex Entry: A Nutty Affair

Codex Entry: Three Little Empresses

Note: Betta’s Travel Journal

Note: The Rusted Horn’s Menu

Note: The Gilded Horn Drink List

War Table Mission: Gain Access to Ghilan’nain’s Grove

Last Court:

The Acerbic Dowager

The Anchoress (Card)

The Antidote

The Boastful Neighbor

The Elegant Abbess

Go Hunting - Take Extra Provisions

Good Neighbors

Grant a Petition

The Next Course

The Purveyor of Teas

The Wayward Bard

The Whispering Woods

Your Bard is Restored to You

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The Elixir 🍸

A Phantom x Peach fanfic

@salamifuposey @strawbunniiee @kindpopstar @hotpinkboots @medys-space @darkmedolie @tiramegtoons @sleepy-heads-blog @lemonbaloni @theboarsbride (and all my mutuals)

I'm tagging a bunch of you guys because I wanted to write something and show it off, regardless of the content. Also, I hope you all like it!

CW: "Drug" Use, Suggestiveness (not explicit NSFW), Hallucinations, and Some Blood & Gore

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His eyes were glued to the empty parchment in front of him. The blankness was overwhelming; a strange hypnotism taking over his mind. It seemed almost nothing could take him out of such a horrendous trance. He was stuck, drowning in a white void of Lovecraftian nothingness. A nothingness that is both nothing and everything at the same time. Although he nor anything within his chamber made a single shift of movement over the course of a few hours, or perhaps even longer, there was a conflict between him and the parchment. A battle of creation and imagination. But alas, it seemed like he, the creator, may lose yet another war to the agonies of an empty mind and an empty project.

How long had the candles been burning? He could not guess, for he already lost track of time. But by the amount of melted wax pouring over and onto the desk... He needed rest. It had been days since he last created something, anything. And yet, failure came as he finally gave up, glancing at the dwindling candles with exhausted eyes. He could just sleep where he sat, doze off and accept defeat. At least he wouldn't be drowning in that terrible void of nothingness anymore. That is, until the next day. He felt his whole mind and body sink into that blissful darkness, dreamless and peaceful. Now this was a void he would gladly surrender to without hesitation, without struggle.

Clink-! Clink-! Clank!

The sound swiftly robbed him of sleep, making him jump from the sudden, unfamiliar noise. Well, it was unfamiliar to him until he looked down from his seat to the right. Lying on the floor, completely intact with no apparent fracture, was an ornate glass bottle, not unlike one that holds perfume. The bottle was a work of pure craftsmanship - carved, or perhaps blown and then sculpted, into the shape of a heart. Encrusted on it were fine details of gold and gleaming jewels - emeralds and diamonds - which dazzled the beholder's eyes. Inside was a clear, green liquid substance, bubbling and fizzing from the abrupt motion of falling. He stood there for a moment.

Ah yes... He remembered now. The elixir.

Why exactly he bought this elixir was purely out of morbid curiosity and for desperation. Desperation for inspiration. Until now, he had forgotten about this foreign medicine. Its potential would surely depend on its potency, something of which he had no clue of, considering he hadn't had a single drop of it yet. Of course, he was saving it for when he truly needed it. Perhaps tonight was the night he finally takes a sip of the elixir.

The contents made him quite hesitant as he picked up the bottle. What would it taste like? What would it smell like? What exactly is in this green liquid? This wasn't like anything he had seen nor tasted before. If the elixir in his hand appeared similar to that of wine or champagne, then perhaps his hesitation would lessen. No, the elixir looked more like absinthe, if he were to guess. It had been so long since he last had absinthe. La Fée Verte. The Green Fairy. The spirit that was romanticized by artists and demonized by others as a hallucinogenic potion. He looked closer. The two drinks were similar in color, but that was the only similarity he could find. Only tasting it would he find more similarities. He gently uncorked the bottle with a soft, hollow thunk!

A sweet aroma escaped, impregnating the air with a cacophony of odors. He could feel his lungs, throat, and nose being filled to the brim with the scent of a warm and earthly paradise. He didn't have to bring the bottle up to his nose. The potency of the smell was enough to send him into an awakening sense of euphoria. It woke him from his exhaustion - this was, indeed, a sign! Perhaps tonight was the night that the battle would be won with the creator as the crowned victor! At last! Finally, at long last!

Tom Phan Triumphant!

He brought the bottle to his lips and slowly sipped the contents delicately. His tongue swished in his mouth, carefully testing the flavor. Figuring out the exact flavor of the elixir was seemingly impossible. Within just a few drops there is the taste of vanilla... No, licorice... Honeycomb! Maybe ambrosia? Irish cream? Dark cherry? A blend of butter and rum? The wonderful marriage of lavender and coffee? No matter. All that mattered was that this elixir was absolutely exquisite! A lovely rainbow of delicacies infused into a fine liquid! The alchemist behind this mixture was truly an artist, just like him. He swallows.

A moment passed until a warm, buzzing sensation began to take hold of his mind. He did not know of the effects the elixir would have, at least the physical ones. He knew that drinking it would, to quote the alchemist, "enhance one's ability to see beyond the realm of mortal perception and conscious reality." Although he could not remember the exact words at the moment, for the effects have increased tenfold. He could feel his entire head float aimlessly, his breathing slowing down. What on earth is that feeling? He feels... lighter. As if he is above ground without being above ground. He sinks into his chair, basking in the sensation, allowing whatever inspiration to come to him as easily as a reflection in a mirror.

"Phantom..."

Was that...? No, it couldn't be! She must be asleep by now... Phantom spun around, looking behind from where he sat. There standing before him was none other than Princess Peach - ah, that lovely Princess Peach! His muse, his angel! His one true love! Oh, how even looking upon her was enough to steal his breath!

"Phantom~"

Glancing down, Phantom began to blush. The princess, draped underneath a sheer veil, was clothed in a revealing ensemble, all in shades of green. Adorning her head was a beautiful headband, crafted with glistening jewels much similar to the ones on the bottle. Her promiscuous display made Phantom forget his manners, for he was staring a little bit longer than he should have. Nevertheless, Peach smiled. She lifts her arms over her head delicately, stretching out, lifting the veil as if it were a pair of wings. The veil falls behind her, revealing a much clearer look at her fashion. It was undeniable that she was beautiful - ah, but she is beautiful! But, at this very moment, with his mind blissfully intoxicated, Phantom had the pleasure of seeing her. A sight for sore eyes. He could stare at her all night without a single wink of tiredness.

The green-clad princess then peacocks her way towards him, enticing him, beckoning him. After hours of sitting, Phantom finally gets up from his chair, his eyes locked, gazing at her. Peach then gave him a soft, needy expression, lifting her arms up, inviting him into a warm embrace. Phantom gazed into her eyes. Her eyes, once lovely sapphires, we're now emeralds that glimmered so bright, he could swore they were glowing in the dark. He lowered himself slowly, gently, practically crawling towards this green fairy.

A Green Fairy... How fitting.

Bowing down to his emerald mistress, Phantom surrendered to her embrace. The intoxication of the elixir enhanced his senses immensely. A hug from his princess was great, but this... No words could describe the euphoric sensation of her hands caressing his cheek, hearing her heartbeat play its steady melody. Ah, her heartbeat! One of the greatest instruments to ever exist in this world! None can ever achieve such brilliance, such magnificence. Not even he could create piece of music as this, for he knew that nothing could be as perfect. Lost in the sound of her heart, Phantom sighed and closed his eyes. The effects of the elixir emptied his mind. No thoughts remained, other than to just fall asleep in the arms of his beloved. Or maybe, just maybe, steal one final kiss before he does? He lifted his head to press his lips against hers, and Peach happily complies.

Their breaths mingled as the sweet aroma of the potion touched the tips of their tongue. After a moment, they locked lips again to capture the taste. It was just as remarkable as the elixir itself, only this time, the flavor revived itself with each inhale. Then the lovers release. Pouring out from their mouths was a stream of lime green smoke, almost snake-shaped, lingering between them. Peach blew into Phantom's face. He took in the scent as if his life depended on it, as if the aroma was the only life force he needed. He opened his eyes to gaze upon his green fairy once more. He paused. He felt a strange, numbing sensation all around his body. He tried to lift his arm. Nothing. His shoulder, nothing. His whole body, nothing. He could not figure out what was happening exactly, but when Peach brought him to her bosom, the angle in which he was brought in gave him the answer. On the floor from across the room was his body. A body without a head!

Ah, but the head was not missing, no! No, Phantom was the head! The head in which the richly adorned princess carried in her hands. Oozing from the stump between the shoulder was a liquid - the contents of the elixir itself! This ghastly image of his mortality, however, did not faze Phantom. He was much too high to even be scared to death. He glanced back at Peach. Her lips were soaked in this liquid, and so were his, spilling all over her neck and bosom. The bleeding continued as an psychedelic amalgamation began to take form. The veil, through some unseen force, lifted from the floor and enshrouded them into an otherworldly realm. Phantom did not know what this realm was - no one can ever know what it was. Whatever this strange place was, Peach was its exhilarating goddess. She ruled over this vast space and Phantom was her humbled worshipper.

A silver mist rolled across the ground, surrounding Phantom's head. Peach then gently kneeled down and placed him before her. She began to grow bigger, larger than he had ever seen before. Thus he became smaller, tinier than he had ever been. He didn't mind though, for the view was absolutely amazing. The green giantess raised her hands, as if in prayer, and looked up towards the emptiness. She breathed in the mist and exhaled the smoke they tasted from their kiss. Finally, she sang:

"Ah, ich habe deinen Mund geküßt, Jochanaan.

Ich hab' ihn geküßt, deinen Mund.

Es war ein bitterer Geschmack auf deinen Lippen.

Hat es nach Blut geschmeckt?· Nein.

Doch schmeckte es vielleicht nach Liebe.

Sie sagen, das die Liebe bitter schmecke.

Doch was, was tut's, was tut's?

Ich habe deinen Mund geküßt, Jochanaan,

Ich hab' ihn geküßt, deinen Mund."

Ah yes... Phantom knew this song well. A story so ghastly and shocking to the public. Audiences recoiled at such a scene. But not him. Not when it is his princess. He relished the performance.

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Phantom awoke. He was right where he was, at his desk, candlelit in his chamber. Before him was the parchment, no longer that empty white void he dreaded so much. Sketched on it was her. Princess Peach in all of her elixir-induced glory, in a seductive pose. Had he made this? Did he make this? He noticed in his hand was a pen, completely stained with ink. Dropping the pen, Phantom removed the piece from the desk, folded it, and hid it in his nightstand. He face burned bright red - how utterly self-indulgent he was! He took a deep breath, keeping his composure, and looked over at the bottle.

He smiled sheepishly. Better save the rest for next time.

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The green fairy

During the 1870s, the favored way to get cheaply hammered was through the lethal brew absinthe.

Absinthe is a highly alcoholic beverage infused with anise-flavored wormwood, which entered French culture at mid-century after being introduced to French troops as a treatment for malaria. It arived at a propitious moment, when the disease called phylloxera was starting to decimate France's vineyards. With wine in short supply, the stage was set for another form of alcohol, which absinthe readily provided.

[..] Called la fée verte (the green fairy) for its color as well as for its impact, absinthe was enthusiastically embraced by Parisian artists and bohemians, who praised it for its extraordinary impact on their perceptions. Enthusing over the mind-altering hallucinations it induced, daring members of the artistic set participated in the ritual that consisted of a special spoon, a cube of sugar, and a glass into which water was poured, drop by drop, over the sugar and into the thick green liquor below.

Even when diluted in this manner by three to five times its volume, absinthe still packed a wallop, and its legendary effects were probably due to its high concentration of alcohol rather than to any mysterious drug in its makeup. Eventually it was banned, first in the United States, and then throughout Europe, but until France's vineyards began to recover, this powerful drink was popular not only among Parisian artists and writers but also among the poor, for whom it was a cheap blast into forgetfulness. Degas' devastating picture L'Absinthe, painted in 1876, shows a down-and-out woman staring with alcohol-numbed eyes over a glass of absinthe, her hopelessness evident in every dejected line of her body.

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La passion pour la gastronomie et les boissons ne cesse de s'épanouir à travers le monde, et la Suisse ne fait pas exception. Avec une scène culinaire dynamique et une richesse de traditions, il est essentiel de distinguer les œuvres qui se démarquent réellement. C'est dans cette optique que le prestigieux "Swiss Gourmet Book Award" célèbre les auteurs qui excellent dans l'art de partager leur savoir à travers les pages de leurs livres. Chaque année, des centaines de livres de cuisine et de boissons affluent sur le marché, offrant une diversité apparemment infinie de recettes, de techniques et d'histoires culinaires. Mais au milieu de cette abondance, il devient de plus en plus difficile de séparer le bon grain de l'ivraie. Des critères tels que la précision, la pertinence pratique et la qualité des illustrations deviennent des repères essentiels pour les amateurs de cuisine désireux de s'orienter dans cet océan de choix. C'est pourquoi le "Swiss Gourmet Book Award" revêt une importance particulière. En distinguant non seulement les recettes alléchantes, mais aussi les ouvrages qui offrent une valeur ajoutée, une compréhension profonde et une expérience enrichissante, ce prix sert de phare pour les amateurs de bonne cuisine et de bonnes boissons. Dans cet esprit, l'ouvrage "Absinthe" de Tania Brasseur a récemment été honoré du prix Argent du livre de boissons lors de la dernière édition du "Swiss Gourmet Book Award". Ce livre captivant nous plonge dans l'univers fascinant de la "fée verte", explorant son histoire, ses traditions et ses mystères, tout en offrant une multitude de recettes innovantes et délicieuses mettant en valeur cet élixir emblématique. RELIRE L'ARTICLE : VOYAGE AU PAYS DE LA FÉE VERTE Ce prix reconnaît non seulement le talent de l'auteur à captiver ses lecteurs avec une prose élégante et des informations précieuses, mais aussi l'engagement envers l'excellence dans la présentation visuelle et la praticité des recettes. En effet, un livre de boissons de qualité se distingue non seulement par son contenu, mais aussi par sa capacité à inspirer et à guider les lecteurs dans leur propre exploration culinaire. "Absinthe" de Tania Brasseur incarne parfaitement ces qualités, offrant une plongée immersive dans le monde envoûtant de cette boisson légendaire tout en fournissant des conseils pratiques et des recettes savoureuses pour ceux qui souhaitent découvrir ou approfondir leur amour pour l'absinthe. Que vous soyez un passionné de gastronomie, un amateur de cocktails ou simplement curieux d'en apprendre davantage sur l'histoire et la culture de la Suisse, "Absinthe" est un incontournable à ajouter à votre bibliothèque culinaire. Et avec cette récente distinction du "Swiss Gourmet Book Award", sa place parmi les joyaux de la littérature culinaire suisse est désormais solidement établie.

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The Green Fairy: A History of Absinthe

When we talk about Spirits, perhaps the most controversial is the one that is slightly green in colour and believed to drive a person from being a silly drunk to a heinous murderer. But those are just stories or myths that often encircle the green fairy, Absinthe.

Throughout history, this drink is blamed for driving a man crazy, causing hallucinations and convulsions. Still, in spite of being so potent, this drink can be the centrepiece of your cellar.

So let's time travel to 18th Century Europe and dive deeper into this dangerously addictive yet delicious drink, Absinthe.

What is Absinthe? Find out from the experts!

Originating in the 18th in Switzerland, the etymology of Absinthe can be traced back to the Latin word “absinthium” which in turn originated from the Greek word “apsínthion” meaning “wormwood”. Now, the precise origin of Absinthe is unclear to date. Some say that this drink was produced commercially back in 1797 by a man named Henry- Louis Pernod.

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Having an alcohol content of around 68%, the history of Absinthe is intertwined with the literature, art, and culture of Europe. Famous writers, artists, and bohemians of the long-established European and American society were well known for consuming Absinthe.

Earnest Hemingway, James Joyce, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allen Poe, and even the famous occultist Aleister Crowley was among the notable Absinthe drinkers of that time.

So is Absinthe truly the devil’s poison as most say or it is just a catalyst that enhances the chemical activities in the brain? The mystery remains unclear today!

What is Absinthe made from?

La fée verte or Absinthe is a flavoured spirit, green in colour, and primarily made from the flowers and leaves of grand wormwood or Artemisia absinthium. Culinary herbs like hyssop, Florence fennel, green anise, angelica root, peppermint, aniseed, coriander, and liquorice give this drink its highly aromatic and enticing smell.

The production of Absinthe became popular in the 1840s and was initially given to the French troop as a preventive measure against malaria. Slowly it made its way to the bars, and cafés and was appreciated by men of all classes.

Absinthe’s History:

The green elixir, although known to inspire most, soon became the reason for violent crimes and a number of social disorders.

Most people believed that Absinthe made a man lose his marbles. It had the power to evoke the untamed beast of a man, immolate a woman, disintegrate a family, and wipe out the future of an entire country!

Although most of these accusations were a mere fabrication of claims and defamation that were orchestrated by the wine industry, nevertheless the future of Absinthe was at stake, and it was banned in Switzerland in 1908.

Ironically, Switzerland is the very place Absinthe originated before enchanting the rest of the world.

The modern revival of Absinthe was in the year 2000, in France where they came up with La Fée Absinthe, which was the first distilled and bottled Absinthe since the ban in 1914. Slowly and steadily, it spread among people and now it's available in most places throughout the globe.

Production of Absinthe:

It is baffling to know that although the production of spirits like Whisky, Brandy, Gin, or Vodka has a set of regulations, most countries still don’t have the legal definition for the production of Absinthe. Hence it gives the producers the liberty to name it Absinthe or Absinth, which does not coincide with the generalised definition or the quality of this spirit.

Some produce distilled absinthe which is similar to premium quality gin with a much more complex texture. Distilled Absinthe is kept in Alembic stills with an alcohol volume of 72%. This is later reduced and bottled clear as Blanche or la Bleue. At times it is mixed with artificial color to create Verte (Green).

How to drink Absinthe?

Absinthe is perhaps considered to be the only spirit that nudges the curiosity of people in every corner of the world, starting from veterans to the uninitiated. The most common question that arises in the mind is, “Can I have Absinthe straight?”

You certainly can! Just be aware, for those who aren’t experienced in highly alcoholic drinks (such as Navy strength Gin or Rum), you may burn your taste buds!

Absinthe has no added sugar and a high percentage of alcohol, which makes it a high-proof spirit.

Hence it is always suggested to dilute it to make it more palatable. Take a glass and pour one ounce or half an ounce of Absinthe in it. Keep a slotted spoon over the glass and keep a sugar cube. Now slowly drop four to five ounces of water into the sugar cube to dissolve it. Now when the colour becomes cloudy white take a sip and enjoy!

You can also have classic Absinthe cocktails as it is a more approachable way to have this drink. There is “The Monkey Gland”, “The Morning Glory Fizz”, and “The Chrysanthemum” which are famous Absinthe cocktails. Make sure you ask your bartender for the recipe the next time you decide to have one of these!

Absinthe is the perfect nightcap. Having a high alcohol content, it is a bit too strong to be consumed as a pre-dinner beverage or even while having a meal. Hence enjoy it as an after-dinner beverage.

Characteristic of Absinthe

For those who haven’t had even a sip of Absinthe, they might wonder, “ what does Absinthe taste like? How does it smell? What does it look like?

Well, we can only get an idea of the same by reading or scrolling through the uncountable pages of Google. But the best way to know is by having a glass of absinthe.

However, the colour of real Absinthe is slightly greenish. This green colour comes from the chlorophyll of the herbs - wormwood, hyssop, and melissa from which it is extracted during the second maceration process. On adding water, it becomes cloudy also known as louche, due to the presence of nonsoluble components like fennel and star anise.

The taste of Absinthe is similar to black liquorice and has a sweet and woody fragrance.

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From 2023 to 2033, the absinthe market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.7%. The market is expanding because of rising demand for high-end alcoholic beverages, rising absinthe appeal among musicians and artists, and expanding use of absinthe in the cosmetics sector.

The market for absinthe currently faces various difficulties, such as the drink's unfavorable reputation brought on by its connection to the hallucinogen thujone. The industry is anticipated to expand in the next years, though, as a result of the increased demand for upscale alcoholic beverages and the growing craze for absinthe among musicians and artists. Singers and artists fuel its popularity, but regulations and fierce competition threaten it.

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Key Takeaways

The U.S. leads the pack: The U.S. exhibits strong economic momentum with a growth rate of 18.0%, pointing to a healthy market and significant investment prospects.

China's growth is still going strong: China's growth rate of 6.7% maintains its status as a key economic player, showing its consistent expansion and providing enormous business opportunities.

India's quick development: The country's remarkable 10.2% growth rate highlights its booming economy and underlines its potential as a fruitful market for enterprises and investors.

Germany's consistent performance: With a growth rate of 5.9%, the country's economy is solid and resilient, creating a favorable climate for partnerships and corporate growth.

Competitive Landscape The level of competition in the absinthe market is high. There are a number of well-established brands in the market, as well as a number of new brands entering the market.

Kübler Absinthe Superieure

A company established in Switzerland in 1792. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious and established absinthe brands in the world. Wormwood, anise, and fennel are among the herbs and spices used in the preparation of Kübler Absinthe Superieure. It has a potent flavour that is complex and has a high alcohol concentration.

Hill's Liquere North America

A 1997-founded American company. It is one of the top brands of absinthe available in the US. Absinthes from Hill's Liquere North America include Lucid Absinthe Supérieure, La Fée Absinthe, and Kübler Absinthe Superieure.

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Doubs Mystique

Founded in 2008, this Swiss company is renowned for its cutting-edge, herbal and spice-infused absinthes. Blanche, Verte, and Bleue are just a few of the absinthes that Doubs Mystique offers.

Butterfly absinthe

Founded in 2008, this Swiss company. It is renowned for its cutting-edge, herbal and spice-infused absinthes. Blanche, Verte, and Bleue are just a few of the absinthes that Doubs Mystique offers.

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Recent Developments

The emergence of new brands: In recent years, a number of new absinthe brands have entered the market. These emerging companies frequently provide premium goods at affordable pricing.

The emphasis is on innovation to keep ahead of the competition, the top absinthe industry players are putting an emphasis on innovation. This entails creating fresh goods, tastes, and marketing plans.

The development of internet sales the absinthe market is expanding quickly online, giving the players new chances.

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