Absinthe Drinkers?

[mosesbotbol]

Try Green Chartreuse if you want something that is going make you crazy drunk.

[celticgent]

yeah, that Czech stuff doesn't even really resemble absinthe.

they basically take grain alcohol, add some coloring and some crap flavoring and sell it for a mint.

it would be like somebody taking a jug of grain alcohol, dipping some corn husks and charcaol in it for a couple minutes and calling it Bourbon.

[Nooner]

Originally Posted by celticgent

yeah, that Czech stuff doesn't even really resemble absinthe.

they basically take grain alcohol, add some coloring and some crap flavoring and sell it for a mint.

it would be like somebody taking a jug of grain alcohol, dipping some corn husks and charcaol in it for a couple minutes and calling it Bourbon.

this stuff had all the herbs still floating in it!

Upon reflection it was kinda like someone dumped potpourri into the bottle... but it was a beautiful shade of green.

I've heard Kubler is a good Swiss brand, what are some good Spanish ones?

[celticgent]

there really aren't any great Spanish brands.

some people like Segarra, but i've never bothered ordering it.

why buy an inferior product if you know better?

go http://www.absintheonline.com/ and don't look back.

also, go to the website i gave above..they really ARE the most knowledgeable on the subject. they have a forum, vendor list, and reviews to help you.

[Lumpold]

I can buy absinthe in my local walmart. Well, ok, it's an Asda, but it's part of 'the wal-mart family'. And it's shite absinthe.

I have indeed had quite a bit of absinthe... several establishments where I have previously plied the trade of barman served it. We used too make an awesome shot involving absinthe (in this order... 1/3 red cinnamon schanpps, 1/3 sambuca, 1/3 absinthe) called an italian flag... not your average sweet shooter... mwuhahahahahaha....

Best drunk 'properly'... cold water over sugar into a shot of 'sinthe. Don't drink it neat from the bottle at 8.30am at metal festivals.
















Who am I kidding, that's the best way to drink it!

[mosesbotbol]

[QUOTE=Lumpold]
I have indeed had quite a bit of absinthe... several establishments where I have previously plied the trade of barman served it. We used too make an awesome shot involving absinthe (in this order... 1/3 red cinnamon schanpps, 1/3 sambuca, 1/3 absinthe) called an italian flag... not your average sweet shooter... mwuhahahahahaha....[QUOTE]

That sounds cool, do you layer each liquor? I'll have my friend make some who has a home bar. Sounds lethal with flavor, each one is quite a strong flavor. Too many will have even the iron clad hung over the toilet...

[Lumpold]

yeah, layer the shots... you shouldn't need a float or a spoon if you have a tapor pourer and keep your thumb over the air hole, and pour down the side of the tilted glass...

Be warned, the first one may knock you back, but you'll f@*king love them after that