» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 04-06-2008, 04:17 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 737 | Anyone tried absinthe? Curious if anyone here has tried or is a semi-regular absinthe drinker. I tried some for the first time when I was in Chicago the last couple days. I must say I was quite surprised. I hate black licorice, and knowing that absinthe is supposed to have an anise taste, I actually liked them. It did taste like black licorice, but it was pretty sweet (and we didn't use any sugar cubes) and something I could drink. I was lucky enough to try three that aren't commecrially available in the US, Jade 1901, Doubs Mystique, and Roquette 1797. If anyone's tried some of those available in the US, which would you recommend? I want to try some that are available here (I saw Lucid and a few others at Binny's in Chicago), but don't have a clue where to start. For those that have never tried it before, I say try to find a bar that has some (or someone that does and is willing to share), but don't go overboard. They tend to be very sweet and easy to drink, and while the water brings the ABV down a bit, most do start out in the 65-70% ABV range. Cheers! Justin | | | 04-07-2008, 04:12 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | a buddy of mine homebrewed some with a kit he bought over seas and it was extremely strong and i didnt care much for it. but im sure real stuff is a little better __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | 04-07-2008, 05:01 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 | The real stuff is good. __________________ SOLD!!! 1999 332ti //M Sport Titanium Silver M3 S52 3.2 I-6 Engine, M3 Clutch w/ ti Getrag Trans, Z3 3.15 LSD medium case diff and half shafts, OEM Hatch Spoiler, Eurosport HP Underdrive Pulleys, FDM, 17" DS1 rims, M3 Front Struts & Springs, M3 Instrument Cluster, 3-spoke //M steering wheel with tri-color stitching, SSK, CCFL Angels in Depo projectors with 5k HIDs | | | 04-07-2008, 05:42 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 395 | I spent some time in Europe over the summer and tried several types of it. While some were marketed towards tourists, and were what they called "fake," there were other types that did taste much different and made you feel a bit different as well. I did not see any green fairies though, I believe that's all folklore. | | | 04-08-2008, 05:10 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 737 | Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget a buddy of mine homebrewed some with a kit he bought over seas and it was extremely strong and i didnt care much for it. but im sure real stuff is a little better | If it was extremely strong, did you add water too it, and if you did, how much and how quickly? If done properly, you should be adding about 3-4 ounces of water for each ounce of absinthe. It should be ice cold and dripped slowly over the absinthe spoon (with or without a sugar cube on it). If done right it will louche (turn cloudy) and I'm guessing the ABV drops down into the 30-40% range, which wouldn't be very harsh or strong at all. Just found out today that one of the local bars here has Lucid, but I don't think they have a fountain (not necessary, but very helpful in regulating the water dripping), and I'm not sure about the spoons and sugar cubes. I think I might just have to try it next time I stop in there. Quote: Originally Posted by JPerfect I spent some time in Europe over the summer and tried several types of it. While some were marketed towards tourists, and were what they called "fake," there were other types that did taste much different and made you feel a bit different as well. I did not see any green fairies though, I believe that's all folklore. | Don't suppose you remember what kinds you tried, do you? The liquor store I went to in Chicago definately had some fakes (green vodka infused with anise flavor, an "herbal" infused liquer, etc). What I had also gave me a different feeling (I'd had a few scotches that night), but I also didn't see any fairies. Justin | | | 04-08-2008, 05:20 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 189 | I tried some that a roomate brought back from Europe. Ahhh, it burned like hell. "tastes like burning" in Ralphie words. I don't know if it was the real deal or not though, only could stand one shot. From what I remember the ingredient worm wood causes minor hallucinations. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |