1. Food and Beverage Service
R. Singaravelavan

2. PART IV
38. Other Spirits

3. Chapter 38 Other Spirits At the end of the class, you will
• Know the main difference between absinthe and pastis
Know how to make absinthe and pastis for service
Name the local spirits that are popular in some of the regions and countries

4. Other Spirits ABSINTHE
Invented by Dr. Pierre Ordinaire, French Physician
Highly alcoholic and flavoured with wormwood and anise. Alcoholic range of 50–75 per cent abv. Traditionally, it is green in colour but colourless variety is also available.
The combination of wormwood and high alcohol was considered to be very harmful to mental health. As a result, by1915 absinthe had been banned in the USA and in most European countries.

5. Absinthe
A revival of absinthe commenced in the 1990s, when countries of the European Union began to recall its production for commercial purpose. The USA resumed its commercial production in 2007.
Traditionally, absinthe is prepared by pouring ice cold water over a sugar cube placed on a specially designed perforated spoon kept on the glass filled with a shot of absinthe. During this process, when the water hits absinthe, non-soluble components of flavouring ingredients turn the drink milky white.

6. Steps in making Absinthe
The steps in making absinthe are as follows 1. Pour small quantity of absinthe in the glass 2. Place the sugar in the absinthe spoon (spoon with perforation) 3. Add chilled water 4. Absinthe (turned white) is ready to serve

7. Steps in making Absinthe

9. Pastis
Pastis is a generic name given to spirits that are aniseed and liquorice flavoured. When water is added, they turn milky. Pastis does not contain wormwood. Alcohol range is 45–50 % abv.
Ricard and Pernod are the famous brands of pastis in France. Following are the pastis from various countries
Ojen : Spain
Raki : Turkey,
Anezone : Italy
Ouzo : From Greece

10. Akvavit ( Aquavit/ Schnapps)
It is a spirit distilled from grain or potatoes and flavoured with caraway and cumin.
It is served ice cold in a small glass and taken straight in one gulp. It is native to Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). It is also known as schnapps in Germany, schnaps in Denmark, and snaps in Norway and Sweden.
It is traditionally served with Scandinavian smorgasbord

11. Other Spirits Sake - Japan Grappa -Italy Marc -France
Pisco - South America
Okolehao _Hawaii
Korn - Germany
Arrack -India
Poteen -Ireland
Tiquira -Brazil
Fenny -India

12. Points to remember
Spirits are distilled drinks made from any fermentable ingredients.
Almost every country has its own local spirit . These spirits may not be available in most bars as their demand varies according to the local drinking practices and popularity of a drink, unlike the spirits such as whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, and tequila which have global market.