Riverwind (imported) wrote: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:02 am This is a drink I think I will pass on, sounds like something you should get from your doctor not a liquor store.

River

The ill effects of absinthe are greatly exaggerated. In the dosage available in absinthe, thujone has no great effect, I find it similar to the clarity that comes with a good shot of caffeine. Any ill effects come from the very high alcohol content. (100-160 proof) but it is drunk diluted anywhere from 1-1 to 1-6.

Stick with good brands, dilute it properly and drink slowly. If you like licorice and like spirits, you will probably like absinthe. As always, moderation in all things, (including moderation)

Transward

I had my fill of drunks who drunk anything alcoholic a long time ago. I drink a glass of wine from bottes I opened and that's it. I don't drink any of those new things they invent with funky ingredients and strange flavors.

As I recall, a glass of wine with a meal is good for you.

Vieux Pontarlier 65

is supposed to be good Absinthe.

The first night I diluted with an equal volume of chilled water and it was a bit, rough.

Today I diluted a tad less Absinthe with chilled water and added some sugar. Much more palatable.

I tried and never felt the big whoop of cocaine or nicotine as destroys others.

My plan is to keep exploring Absinthe.

Any break throughs will be reported.

Moi

Seeking the Green Fairy (Absinthe lingo)

Riverwind (imported) wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:16 pm Moi, are you off your meds?

River

Moi takes meds? OMG, who knew.