Try the devil's drink with "Absinthe Tasting in Plovdiv"

A glass of devilishly good drink with "Absinthe Tasting" in Plovdiv from Makaroon.bg

"I had never hoped in my life
of such a kind compliment:
invite me the Devil - the old Devil -
home for a cup of absinthe.''
  - Hristo Smirnenski

In his poem "Guest of the Devil", Hristo Smirnenski reveals Satan's drink - absinthe. A drink about which to this day there are legends, superstitions and is a huge taboo in world history. The drink was originally used as a medicine, until during the time of Napoleon III it became the drink of the French bourgeoisie.

A tasting that will take you back in time

Apart from the high percentages of alcohol in this very popular drink, we will take you through its incredible history. You will taste the "potion" that has been the muse of many of the beloved artists, such as Vincent Van Gogh, Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe and Picasso.

You will go through a fascinating talk about the discovery and making of absinthe and finish with a tasting.

You are about to try 10 shots of absinthe - 2 types of absinthe - classic and French, one signature shot with absinthe and 2 signature cocktails.

We hope you can hold your liquor because this one is definitely strong!

The service includes:

• Absinthe tasting for two at Absinthe House, Plovdiv
• A short and interesting talk about the drink

More information:

• The service is only suitable for persons over 18 years of age
• The tasting includes 10 shots of absinthe - 2 types of absinthe: classic and French - one signature absinthe shot and 2 signature cocktails
• No advance booking is required
• You will hear an interesting short talk about the history of absinthe
• Advance booking is required
• The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of issue