What Goes Well With Absinthe?

[Texan in Mexico]

Originally Posted by No1der

I also don't believe in the hallucinatory abilities of Absinthe. I've had many a fine Absinthe's without once having hallucinations.

As I said already it does take effect slightly differently than other liquors but it does not cause hallucinations.

I think much of this myth is because of Van Gogh. Yes, if you drink Absinthe on a daily basis and are an alcoholic it will cause you serious harm. The liver takes a beating and after prolonged use different colors become more prominant in your visual spectrum than would normally be. I think this is more to do with toxicity than it does with hallucinations.

Absinthe is mixed with water and sugar and that does lower the alcohol content of the drink... It is a very tasty drink but it might be an acquired taste for some...



Hate to disagree with you my friend but if you had that kind of experience with Absinthe I'm guessing that you either didn't mix it correctly, drank it straight or gotten a cheap knock-off that has more to do with paint thinner than real Absinthe.

The former Eastern Block countries are swamped with tons of Absinthe imitations that are absolutely horrid...

Also, there are tons of "recipes" on the internet for "making your own Absinthe" and these recipe kits are complete bunk. Unless you have a still there is no way that you can make Absinthe. The only thing one can accomplish with these recipes is poisoning or worse...

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Great suggestions on the cigars guys, I'm thinking that a more floral tasting cigar is the way to go but I'm really curious to hear as many suggestions as possible.

I've tried so many cigars that it's hard for me to remember all of them and even harder to imagine them matched with Absinthe... So when a cigar is mentioned it often unclogs my memory and gives me great ideas on what should go well with this drink.

Gotta love the Green Fairy....

In some of these books I read, Agent Pendergrast prepares his by gently heating a spoonful of sugar and adding it to his as he adds a bit of water. Is this traditional or just a good story? If so, how do you prepare it?

[mikey202]

Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

In some of these books I read, Agent Pendergrast prepares his by gently heating a spoonful of sugar and adding it to his as he adds a bit of water. Is this traditional or just a good story? If so, how do you prepare it?

I've had it the traditional way, sugar cube with ice cold filtered water poured over it.But the best, was the way Hemingway drank it...mixed with champange, imo.

I liked the effect....intoxicated, like you were drunk, but "clear headed". Didn't get that "heavy" drunk-stupor feeling. I can see why artist/writers like it, makes you feel loose, with a clear head.

[No1der]

Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

In some of these books I read, Agent Pendergrast prepares his by gently heating a spoonful of sugar and adding it to his as he adds a bit of water. Is this traditional or just a good story? If so, how do you prepare it?

No, what you are quoting is quite correct. The way you described it is one of several accepted methods.

[No1der]

Originally Posted by mikey202

I've had it the traditional way, sugar cube with ice cold filtered water poured over it.But the best, was the way Hemingway drank it...mixed with champange, imo.

I liked the effect....intoxicated, like you were drunk, but "clear headed". Didn't get that "heavy" drunk-stupor feeling. I can see why artist/writers like it, makes you feel loose, with a clear head.

This has been my experience also.

I didn't know Hemmingway drank his mixed champagne. Good to know.

[jkorp]

Originally Posted by ChuckW

Aren't you confusing absinthe with annisette?

never heard of her

[Harpo]

Interesting thread.

I've dabbled in Absinthe, none of that horrible fake Czech "absynth" stuff that you set on fire and tastes like pure sugar mixed with rubbing alcohol, but the properly distilled stuff from France and Switzerland. In fact, I have a half-finished bottle of Absinthe Edouard from Jade Liqueurs sitting around somewhere.

It's like drinking cold yet spicy anise (basically liquorice) mixed with pine needles and other herbs. Very floral and very strong. Two glasses of the stuff will happily send you on your way to meet the Green Fairy.

After a few tries I decided it wasn't for me, as it really is nauseatingly strong and overpowering. If you don't like the taste of liquorice, forget about it.

But I could imagine a light and fragrant cigar would go pretty well with it, something like a RyJ Short Churchill or perhaps a Punch Punch. But I reckon it would be a waste of a good cigar, as all you'd taste is alcohol and liquorice anyway!

My

[jkorp]

Got a bottle of Krubler on the way to the house today, maybe I'll get to see the Absinthe effect tonight.

[shakespeare]

Originally Posted by Corona Gigante

I believe Laudanum used to be a popular accompaniment.

With sugar to cut. hehe
Gives a similar buzz to any opiate...

Me on the other hand... I´d prefer a shot of absinthe on those dark days just to rush things on a little... I dont know what proof it is over there but drinking a full glass here in Portugal is one step closer to suicide.
One glass of absinthe is enough to knock the HEAVIEST of drinkers to their knees.

I learnt that the hard way.

[BamaDoc77]

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..hot chicks

[Ye Olde Phart]

A nice pair of sharp ear shears would make a nice accompanyment.