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The origins of gin and authentic ingredients
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Historians debate who invented gin, but it's known that it originated from distilled grape spirits. Nowadays, gin is typically made with a vodka base, but an authentic version can be made using grape spirits, and it's suggested to use fresh ingredients for the most taste.
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The addition of celery and parsley to a distilled vodka base can potentially ruin a drink, according to the speaker.
18:48 - 21:29 (02:40)
Mixology
Summary
The addition of celery and parsley to a distilled vodka base can potentially ruin a drink, according to the speaker.
ChapterThe origins of gin and authentic ingredients
EpisodeThe Myth of Absinthe
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Absinthe became popular as a medicinal drink among the French army while fighting malaria in North Africa in the 1840s.
21:29 - 25:48 (04:18)
Absinthe
Summary
Absinthe became popular as a medicinal drink among the French army while fighting malaria in North Africa in the 1840s. Some historians believe it was created by the Henry Ode sisters, and today it is sold by Pernode, which is now a large liquor company.