Absinthe Delivered!

[FL Knifemaker]

It took about 3 1/2 weeks but my Absinthe finally arrived from La Boheme UK (www.absinthoriginal.com).

I purchase a bottle of Absinth Original:

http://www.originalabsinthe.com/absi...inal-p-57.html

A bottle of Staroplzenecky:

http://www.originalabsinthe.com/star...nthe-p-37.html

and a gift set to bring to the next knife show

http://www.originalabsinthe.com/absinthe-gift-p-59.html

Last night I sampled the Original and Staroplzenecky. Both had a nice flavor, the Original is VERY smooth, providing an almost instant "glow" and interesting buzz The Staroplzenecky is somewhat bitter and less potent but still an interesting flavor.

From what I understand 2 of the brands in the gift pack are rated a little higher than the original, looking forward to trying them.

After about 6 drinks, 3 of each brand (1-1 1/2 shots each) served in the traditional manor with sugar and ice water I was feeling no pain. My wife said I was a bit obnoxious but rather happy and smiling oddly I don't remember falling asleep but woke up this morning with no ill affects It certainly provides a nice feeling, different than straight booze. I could see an immoderate person getting crazy from the stuff!!!

Although expensive, I'm rather happy with my purchase. Both bottles that I sampled are still more than 3/4 full so it goes a long way. Just a warning........if you act like an AZZZhole from regular booze beware of absinthe, LOL!!!

[*smb]

Ah good stuff...if ever anyone is near Antibes the absinthe museum is well worth a visit.

[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

After about 6 drinks, 3 of each brand (1-1 1/2 shots each) served in the traditional manor with sugar and ice water I was feeling no pain. My wife said I was a bit obnoxious but rather happy and smiling oddly I don't remember falling asleep but woke up this morning with no ill affects It certainly provides a nice feeling, different than straight booze. I could see an immoderate person getting crazy from the stuff!!!

Now that you mention it, I recall that I didn't wake up after a night of absinthe with any ill effects either. Especially for something that is 140 proof.

It is really cool to serve with the slotted spoon and sugar, just because the whole ritual of it is interesting and makes for an out of the ordinary experience.

On the other hand, I didn't feel any different than after having any other adult beverage and I really don't like anise flavored drinks so I doubt I'll be trying it again.

[roflol]

it's a sign of quality production cheap **** drinks always give bad hang overs

[morf]

Originally Posted by roflol

it's a sign of quality production cheap **** drinks always give bad hang overs

+1 billion.

[bassturtle]

Cool! I've been wanting to try some, but haven't been able to find any. The whole mystery/ritual of it makes it all the more appealing to me. Plus the fact that countries, including the US, outlawed it for a time makes it even more fun.

[RWP]

Only ever heard of the stuff on the Don & Mike show. Sounds like fun!

[funkometer]

Nice thread, Ive always wanted to try some.

[FL Knifemaker]

Originally Posted by roflol

it's a sign of quality production cheap **** drinks always give bad hang overs

There's plenty of high quality booze that give me a hangover also The older I get the less reisitant to hangovers I become Absinthe seems to the answer for me

[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

There's plenty of high quality booze that give me a hangover also The older I get the less reisitant to hangovers I become Absinthe seems to the answer for me

+1

Red wine makes for some bad hangovers whether it's expensive or not. But the worst hangovers I've ever had have come from mead, regardless of quality. Nasty, nasty hangovers. But I still love the stuff.

[FL Knifemaker]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

+1

Red wine makes for some bad hangovers whether it's expensive or not. But the worst hangovers I've ever had have come from mead, regardless of quality. Nasty, nasty hangovers. But I still love the stuff.

I like mead also. The orange and grapefruit wine my friend makes is also bad for hangovers. He calls it wine but he distills it and mixes it with juice and lets it ferment. It's about 70 proof and tastes great over ice. It's really easy to hurt yourself with it

[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

I like mead also. The orange and grapefruit wine my friend makes is also bad for hangovers. He calls it wine but he distills it and mixes it with juice and lets it ferment. It's about 70 proof and tastes great over ice. It's really easy to hurt yourself with it

70 proof grapefruit wine?!?

Hmm. I think I'd like to try some of that.

[IconBasser]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

70 proof grapefruit wine?!?

Hmm. I think I'd like to try some of that.

heh, +1. Sounds great.

[FL Knifemaker]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

70 proof grapefruit wine?!?

Hmm. I think I'd like to try some of that.

The orange wine, in a TALL glass, over ice with a splash of 7up is awesome. It tastes like orange soda but less sweet. It goes down sooooooooooo easy. The grapefruit wine is mostly used in a citrus punch that they serve at parties. It's like a high octane fruit salad that you drink and eat. It'll also cause you to fall out

[MAJOR METAL]

Can I stop in for a drink ?

[FL Knifemaker]

Originally Posted by MAJOR METAL

Can I stop in for a drink ?

If you even come to Florida, you're always welcome to stop by. I'll be keeping absinthe in stock

[MAJOR METAL]

Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

If you even come to Florida, you're always welcome to stop by. I'll be keeping absinthe in stock

[Snakeman1066]

hey FL Knifemaker,

you might want to try these...(I really like the Fairy from Hell myself)

The Orange Fairy

1 oz Absinthe
1/2 oz Curacao
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp orange juice
1 orange slice


1. Mix ingredients together in a martini shaker
2. Pour mixture into a champagne glass filled with crushed ice
3. Garnish with orange slice and serve

The Green Fairy

1 oz Absinthe
1 oz water
2 tsp egg white
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Juice of 1 lemon


1. Mix ingredients together in a martini shaker with ice and shake thoroughly
2. Strain into martini or absinthe glass and serve

Fairy from Hell

2 oz Absinthe
1 oz lemonade
2 oz Red Bull (Rockstar etc.)
2 oz ginger Ale
1 oz apple juice


1. Mix ingredients together in a martini shaker
2. Pour mixture into a tall glass filled with crushed ice and serve

The Absinthe Minded Martini

1/2 oz Absinthe
3 oz gin
1/2 oz Grand Marnier
1 Orange peel
Dry Vermouth


1. Mix gin and absinthe into a martini shaker and mix.
2. Swirl ½ oz of Dry Vermouth in a chilled martini glass and pour out remainder
3. Pour shaker contents into glass and float the Grand Marnier on top

Absinthe Paralysis

1 oz Absinthe
3 oz lemon lime soda
3 oz milk
2 tsp sugar


1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly together in martini shaker
2. Pour over ice in a tall glass

Black Fairy


2/3 oz blackberry liquor
1/3 oz Absinthe


1. Fill a shot glass with the blackberry liquor.
2. Slowly pour the absinthe into the glass over the liqueur so that it forms a top layer

Surfer Girl

1 1/2 oz Absinthe
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1 egg white
Soda Water


1. Shake first 4 ingredients with ice in martini shaker
2. Pour into a glass and fill with soda water

Berry Absinthe Jello Shots

6 oz strawberry (any flavor will work) Jello
16 oz bowling water
10 oz cold water
6 oz Absinthe


1. Melt Jello with bowling water in a medium sized bowl. Stir until melted
2. Pour in cold water and Red Absinthe
3. Pour into shot glasses or little paper cups and set in the fridge.

[FL Knifemaker]

I have a bunch of drink recipes from a book that they inlcuded with the Absinthe. I'll try some when I have more in my selection. I'm having some now while I'm watching football. Suddenly, I find it as interesting as stock car racing

\MM/, anytime you want to visit you are welcome. You can spend the day grinding steel and breathing dust in the knife shop, then we can hit my liquor cabinet and throw somthing on the grill in the evening

[Komakino]

Absinthe is illegal in the US?

It is pretty gross, mind you. I'll stick with my rum