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When that runs out, I'll either get that again, or even try something different still! Open to suggestions guys!
I've been gaining a love for Absinthe recently. Banned in many countries but found in plenty of bars nowadays too. Tasted it in many London, Prague, Paris and Italian drinking spots.
Heading to Barcelona tomorrow morning on a stag do, so time to sample the drinking delights over there!
What's the deal with Absinthe? I read it's a bit hallucinogenic. Is that true?
I have seen it at my local liquor store for like $60, but is that the real deal?
Personally, I like a good bourbon on the rocks with a splash of ginger ale. Simple, tasty, and doesn't completely kill the flavour of the bourbon.
From what I know what is currently sold as Absinthe is actually a very diluted form of it because the real thing was not a bit but a lot halucinogenic and therefore is no longer produced or sold. It was quite a popular drink amongst the bohemians in late 19th century Paris (which justifies a lot of things)!
Like Sandy mentioned, a lot of that hallucinogenic association comes from days gone by, when it was made differently - it gained cultural significance in the Bohemian days, particulaly in places like Paris and Prague where artists famously drank it.
The hullicigenic characteristics have majorly been exaggerated nowadays. I watched a programme on it a few years back which tested the formula and concluded that it was no different to any other spirits today. Toxic ingredients added to it in olden times may have contributed to these passed down stories! Strong alcohol percentage, yes, and maybe it's thrived on it's mysterious reputation to lucrative effect but you won't be seeing green fary's if you buy a bottle!
That price is about right. There's several variety's and countries have set their individual ways of producing it as there is no set regulation for making it, but I'd recommend buying a bottle. Let me know what you think! It's not for everyone and many of my friends dislike the anocede taste, but I've always found it's history, reputation, volume and taste fascinating.
You don't have to drink it straight, though that's one option. The correct 'traditional' way is to pour a measure into a glass and place a sugar cube over a special absinthe spoon (with small holes), which you cover over the glass and pour ice cold water over. Of course, this could still be done without the spoon. A very popular way of drinking it here in Europe now is simply mixing it with red bull. :)
I wish it were that easy. Apparently, it is easy for Europeans to hop around and find a way to Cuba, though? My Race Relations professor was telling me about it the other day, and how some Americans are allowed to go for certain business or family relations.
Yes, it's very difficult for you chaps. I've been twice actually, had my best Mojito in a crowded Havana Salsa bar in November last year. I think it's more possible for an American if you fly direct from a Latin American country but I don't know all the facts to be honest. Obviously the Canadians can come and go as they like. I read that there's only 1 McDonalds in Cuba and that's in Guantanamo!
The regular route for Americas is through Mexico city. You can get your vias there as well, the Cubans don't mind you coming! Thing is though, you'll have to bring enough cash for your comlete stay, or have a European or Canadian bank account and credit card. American credit cards can't be used as the US gov. blocks all transactions to and fro Cuba. Still, I did meet an American couple there. They also told me thay couldn't go to the US Embassy if they got in trouble, becouse they'd just be fined about 10k for beeing there. But that was in Bush's days, perhaps they slacked it a bit. For me, the best Mojito was in Havana, in a hotel bar in the city centre.
@sirseanisbond I love Whisky, not Whiskey (Bourbon). It's something completely different. Bourbon is a liqueur, Whisky isn't.
Jim Beam is a great whiskey. Ever tried a Bourbon and Coke? a mate of mine made me once and it actually turned out really nice. It tastes better with ice in.
Also I like to drink rum and coke, Mojito, vodka (Martini or straight, I also tried with black pepper like Bond), and obviously beer and wine.
With black pepper?
I agree with @sirseanisbond, to take shots is actively seeking drunkness. I rarely drink, and never get drunk. I prefer to feel the taste of what I'm drinking. Recently in a gala dinner I had to attend I had in front of me a flute of champagne, a glass of white wine, a glass of red wine, in addition to water. Some people started making fun of me because I had 3 different wines and didn't finish either of them! They shouldn't have asked, they had to listen to my answer afterwards /:)
Hard liquor, always rum and Cruzan the best for me. When I visit the tropics, I get fairly well smashed on rum punches or sometimes a daiquiri, puff away on a good stogie, and just relax and enjoy life and the people around me, family, friends, or stranger.
I should add that I was also allowed to have a little glass of beer or wine since I was a little kid, and have a fairly high tolerance for it. My German side of the family never treated alcohol as a taboo and believed that in moderation it was simply an enjoyable beverage for old and young alike.
*sips his Brand beer*
Best American beer out there!
Rebel Yell is nice and also good value.
Anyone have any suggestions for a refreshing summer cocktail besides the usual run-of-the-mill standards?