Absinthe anyone???

[maddhatir]

Hi UK DISers!

I am from the US and just have a question? Since it is legal in your country- do any of you drink Absinthe???

The USA has JUST started allowing a few brands into the country in May and October- GOD FORBID we let the "green fairy" touch our precious PC lips! It may ruin the country as we know it!

I placed an order on line for a bottle and I have read a lot about it.....I know it does not cause hallucinations.

I was just wondering actually how it does make you feel and how much do you usually drink??

Thanks guys!

Madd

 

[carolfoy]

never actually tried it but I know people who drink it, usually as a quick fix solution for getting out of their tree! personally I don't like anything that makes me feel out of control so I steer well clear.

 

[kkymmy]

I've had it once! Seriously i think they try and limit it to 2 shots per customer over here because it's so strong. unfortunately when I had mine I had been drinking lots of vodka already, from what blurry bits I remember I had one 25ml shot, was violently sick and passed out...the next thing I knew I was waking up on my friends floor the next day and had been sick in her bin throughout the night....

 

[alisonbestford]

It has the same effect as most other spirits
Just remember that the strength of Absinthe can vary, dramatically, between brands.

I drink it the 'traditional way' with water and sugar or, occasionally, with lemonade

As for how much of it I can drink, the answer is 'far too much'

 

[natalielongstaff]

never fancied it myself !!

 

[maddhatir]

It has the same effect as most other spirits
Just remember that the strength of Absinthe can vary, dramatically, between brands.

I drink it the 'traditional way' with water and sugar or, occasionally, with lemonade

As for how much of it I can drink, the answer is 'far too much'

I know that alcohol content does vary- we ordered the Suisse La Bleue which is 53%- for some reason DH can calculate that into proof in a heartbeat

I read that with the Swiss brands- you do not need to add sugar b/c it is a bit more sweet

So, I am still curious- it just makes you feel "drunk" like a regular drunk feeling- I do not drink much so I am sure I will not be taking more than one shot and waiting!

DH on the other hand, likes his alcohol on the rocks. Rum is his favorite.

Sorry to sound like such a Absinthe newbie Actually I checked the internet and there is a liquor store about 15 minutes from me that now sells it Yes! after I paid WAY too much on line! Right now we can get Lucid and Kubler here- I read that Kubler is better than Lucid.

I saw just last week that Marilyn Manson (he has his own brand) was in Vegas to promote Kubler now being sold in the US- I figure if it's good enough for him- it's a good choice for me!

Thanks everyone-

I still want to hear more of your thoughts on the stuff!

 

[maddhatir]

sorry! double post!

 

[alisonbestford]

I still want to hear more of your thoughts on the stuff!

I have to say that I like it

Yes, it makes you feel drunk but I found that I didn't feel 'hung over' afterwards.

Personally I put this down to the water and suger I drink with it but guess that everyone will have their own experiences

 

[fizz13]

Ok I've drunk it several times, normally two shots consumed in a sitting, and have to say generally when I have consumed other alcohol Heres what I think: you don't think it has done anything until it hits you!!
I thought i was ok until i tried to stand up and yikes! It was like a wave coming over me. It has quite a kick to the taste which can get stuck if you are not used to strong spirits, but its not half bad. And while I did not halucinate, apparently there are certain things that i do not remember from my night out in Spain,and i don't remember feeling drunk at any point or out of control, yet woke up fairly early feeling as fresh as a daisy, so no hangover like alison said.

I would do it again but only the one, it is very very strong but is pleasant, no after effects, but clearly drink with caution.

 

[maddhatir]

Ok I've drunk it several times, normally two shots consumed in a sitting, and have to say generally when I have consumed other alcohol Heres what I think: you don't think it has done anything until it hits you!!
I thought i was ok until i tried to stand up and yikes! It was like a wave coming over me. It has quite a kick to the taste which can get stuck if you are not used to strong spirits, but its not half bad. And while I did not halucinate, apparently there are certain things that i do not remember from my night out in Spain,and i don't remember feeling drunk at any point or out of control, yet woke up fairly early feeling as fresh as a daisy, so no hangover like alison said.

I would do it again but only the one, it is very very strong but is pleasant, no after effects, but clearly drink with caution.

That helps- after the first shot-- WAIT! I will certainly take caution.

DH thinks we might have it here by Thanksgiving, we are having dinner here. His 2 brothers are alcoholics- I told him- you are NOT wasting our 135.00 bottle of Absinthe on those 2!

He pulled out the 150 yr old Grand Marnier last year and the one gulped it right down! DH was like savor the flavor man! Enjoy it for a while! He put the bottle away after that. Heck- how can you waste a shot of 150 Grand Marnier on 2 guys who drink Miller Lite

I think it will be train wreck if he pulls this bottle out! He said one shot each and then I get to hide it!

I also learned....... don't go to Spain b/c it partially robs you of your memory!

 

[fizz13]

I don't think it was entirely Spain's fault!
Seriously, yeah go one shot at a time, give yourself 15 to 20 mins and see how you feel then, it might just be me and do NOT let your 2 brother-in-laws waste it, enjoy it for yourselves

 

[UKDEB]

GOD FORBID we let the "green fairy" touch our precious PC lips! It may ruin the country as we know it!

 

[Strommie]

I have never tried it, not sure I fancy it

 

[maddhatir]

I have never tried it, not sure I fancy it

Now I put the evil thought in your head- it will not leave until you try it!

Come over to the dark side!

 

[Strommie]

Now I put the evil thought in your head- it will not leave until you try it!

Come over to the dark side!

You're probably right!! Maybe I should give it a go

 

[maddhatir]

GOD FORBID we let the "green fairy" touch our precious PC lips! It may ruin the country as we know it!

Bleck! I am SO serious- I am still waiting to move to the moon. I gotta get outta here! HELP!

 

[alisonbestford]

DH thinks we might have it here by Thanksgiving, we are having dinner here. His 2 brothers are alcoholics- I told him- you are NOT wasting our 135.00 bottle of Absinthe on those 2!

Blimey, that is some expensive Absinthe but I do remember paying 'silly money' for a bottle, online, before it was so readily available here

 

[maddhatir]

Blimey, that is some expensive Absinthe but I do remember paying 'silly money' for a bottle, online, before it was so readily available here

It is coming from Germany- over to Great Britain then to here, where customs shall seize it and I will never see it!

- the shipping was the same price as the bottle!

 

[wifey]

We don't drink it, but it was a wake up call to our taste buds when we ate some from a box of chocolates from Hotel Chocolate (sp?). An alcoholic selection box earlier this year. I liked it DH wasn't keen I guess it's one of those flavours you know like marmite you either love it or hate it

 

[maddhatir]

We don't drink it, but it was a wake up call to our taste buds when we ate some from a box of chocolates from Hotel Chocolate (sp?). An alcoholic selection box earlier this year. I liked it DH wasn't keen I guess it's one of those flavours you know like marmite you either love it or hate it

I am SO not a fan of anise! bleck! I can't even eat pizzelles that have anise in it- how am I supposed to drink this stuff...WHAT the heck am I doing!?

Gotta take the good with the bad I guess.