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LIQUORS

Absinthe is a bitter, rather greenish liqueur containing oil of wormwood, oil of anise, fennel, coriander, and other in gredients. It is stronger than most liqueurs, containing, as it does, about 70 to 80% of alcohol. France and Swit zerland are the main producing countries. The Swiss ab sinthe is said to be the strongest. Ale is a liquor produced from the fermentation of barley malt, and is flavored with hops. Its manufacture is similar to that of beer. In fact, in England ale is called beer. Ale, however, is "heavier" than beer, and contains more solids. American ale contains about 6% to 7% of alcohol. Aiig'OStura> Bitters is named for the bark which is used in its manufacture. Angostura Bark comes from Venezuela. In addition to this bark the bitters contain canella, cinchona, lemon peel and other ingredients with alcohol, all of which make the essence. The alcoholic content is high, but the bitters are usually used for flavor only. (See Bitters.) Anisette isa liqueur or cordial prepared mostly inFrance from a distillation of anise seed. In alcoholic content it runs around 40%. Apple Brandy is a distillation of fermented cider or apple juice. It is variously known as Apple Jack and Apple Whiskey. It contains around 50% of alcohol. (See Brandy.) ni33