The history of 'absinthe' and its cultural mystique - Quiz
- 1. What is absinthe often referred to as?
A) The Green Fairy
B) The Enchanted Drink
C) The Golden Elixir
D) The Bitter Spirit
- 2. Which plant is a key ingredient in absinthe?
A) Lavender
B) Mint
C) Wormwood
D) Chamomile
- 3. What notorious hallucination-inducing chemical is found in wormwood?
A) Tannin
B) Thujone
C) Caffeine
D) Ethyl alcohol
- 4. Which drink is traditionally associated with the preparation of absinthe?
A) Water
B) Tonic
C) Wine
D) Soda
- 5. What style of glass is traditionally used for serving absinthe?
A) Old-fashioned glass
B) Highball glass
C) Shot glass
D) Absinthe glass
- 6. Absinthe was often diluted with what to reduce its strength?
A) Salt
B) Sugar
C) Honey
D) Syrup
- 7. In which year did the European Union lift the ban on absinthe?
A) 2004
B) 2000
C) 1988
D) 1990
- 8. What is the typical alcohol content of absinthe?
A) 20-30%
B) 45-74%
C) 30-40%
D) 70-90%
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