to be a little excited that our local "distillery" is going to be offering Absinthe? :cool:
http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/
ROAD TRIP!!!
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to be a little excited that our local "distillery" is going to be offering Absinthe? :cool:
http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/
ROAD TRIP!!!
What could possibly go wrong?
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b.../absinthe2.jpg
Eggzacktlee! :D
LMAO Zen! That is DH's favorite saying. I never knew that was the picture that went with it! :D
That just happens to be the final stop of the Progressive Bar Hopping Series to train for the pre- & post-Cinderella get togethers. No hangovers this year! :cool:
Please remember to bring your insurance card and the name of your next of kin.
OK then...Boho gathering!!!
It probably is not the same stuff. There is a certain ing I know they are leaving out. They would have too. I can not imagine it would be legal in this country.
I think it has the ingredients that will enhance the flavor. If t hey are leaving out anything, it's a poison! that's a good thing.
read this:
[Q]uality absinthe, properly distilled, does have a different effect over and above the results of alcohol, though at up to 70%, the effects of the alcohol alone can be considerable. Absinthe's effects, despite popular conception, are not due to the wormwood (Artemisia Absinthia) alone. Absinthe's constituents consist of a very delicate balance of various herbs, most of which contribute in one way or another to its intoxicating effects. [Chemist and absinthe expert] Ted Breaux once explained it that it is a push-me, pull-you effect of the various herbs, as some are of an heightening effect, and others are lowering. The effect on the individual is subjective, and can best be described as a kind of heightened clarity of mind and vision, mildly ponderous and sparkling, and warmed by the effect of the alcohol. This seems to wear off after 20 or 30 minutes, leaving one with an alcohol buzz. 2-3 glasses seems to do the trick. More than that, depending on the proof of the alcohol, will just make you very drunk.
But saying all that, 'secondary effects' seem to be quite subjective. Some have never felt them at all. Some say one brand works for them, others another. Many absintheurs ... have placed absinthe's 'effects' low on their priority list when it comes to judging modern commercial absinthes, preferring to focus on actual herbal constituents, manufacture and historical detail.
and more:
When considering why the temperance groups were so keen to ban absinthe in the last century, one must also consider the contribution of the high alcohol content to "absinthism", as well as the flood of cheap and adulterated products in the market at its heyday (many unscrupulous absinthe manufacturers added toxic chemicals to the brew to achieve the green color and the "clouding" effect when the water is added, both of which came from wholly natural and herbal sources in proper absinthe). When someone consumes 20 or more glasses a day of a 120-150 proof alcoholic beverage (which were possibly contaminated with toxic metals as well), it can tend to have a deleterious effect on them.
to answer your question; I don't think it's wrong. If I drank, I would surely want to try it.
Some tidbits....
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Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, has been used for centuries as a moth repellant, general pesticide and as a tea/spray to repel slugs and snails. Before its' toxicity was known it was used as the name implies: a worming medicine for people and animals.
You may have heard of the alcoholic drink "absinthe" a green colored beverage that is illegal in some countries. Absinthe has a history in Eastern Europe and France; it was used as a stimulant mainly by artists, for example painter Vincent van Gogh. The story goes that he was imbibing of absinthe when he lopped off his ear.
History:
The name of this plant occurs in many old writings; egyptian, roman and christian. It's sometimes called a poison, sometimes a medicinal herb of value. Its latin name, Artemisa absinthium, tells us that it was named after the goddess Artemis, who was the goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology.
The intensely bitter, tonic and stimulant qualities have caused wormwood not only to be an ingredient in traditional medicinal preparations, but also to be used in various liqueurs, of which absinthe is the chief. The basis of absinthe being absinthol, extracted from wormwood. Wormwood, as employed in making this liqueur, bears also the name 'Wermuth' - preserver of the mind - from its medicinal virtues as a nervine and mental restorative. It was about twice the strength of any other spirit (more than two-thirds alcohol). And the wormwood in it not only provided part of its green colour and a characteristic bitter taste, but also thujone, an hallucinogen that is a relative of the active ingredients in cannabis. No wonder there was being told that it drove people mad and it was banned in many countries early this century. Inferior absinthe is generally adulterated with copper, which produces the characteristic green colour.
Warning:
Wormwood is poisonous. Long and intensive use can lead to addiction, corporal and psychical decline and it can lead to nervosity, restlessness and cramps. High doses can cause headaches and dizziness. Higher doses are psycho-activating and have a paralyzing effect. Intoxication effects due to overdose are arbitrary stools, unconsciousness, coma and death. After making absinthe, try one small glass at first and wait about an hour for the effect. Try it again at another opportunity. Better to dose too less with no effects than too much, risking poisoning yourself or making yourself sick. Do not drive motorized vehicles under the influence of wormwood.
Contraindications:
Regular use of wormwood can become addicting. The plant contains glycoside, known to be poisonous, and the volatile oil is a central nervous system depressant. Longer-term use (over four weeks) or intake of amounts higher than those recommended can cause nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restlessness, vertigo, tremors, and seizures. Overuse of wormwood can initiate nervousness, stupor, convulsions, and death. Wormwood is known to be allergonic and can cause contact dermatitis.
well, I'm really confused about absinthe.
I thought it was banned in Europe. The famous painting by Picasso during his blue period... And its now back. I knew it had poison... And mimitabby says they took out the poison but still call it absinthe?
Is it still more or less the same stuff? or different but with same name? and does the drink turn milky colour when alcohol is added like the original? something about a keloid that turned milky when alcohol was added...
I'm not even sure about the proper way to drink absinthe. I thought the serious drinkers had a special absinthe spoon.
Anyway, I occasionally drink wine, anything stronger and I get that oozy feeling so I don't think I'll be drinking that anytime soon.
Smilingcat
yes, it still turns cloudy because the wormwood isn't the "good" part, the herbs and spices are.
I thought absinthe turned cloudy when you add water, not alcohol....since it's already mostly alcohol to begin with.
that's correct. did she say add alcohol? :p
Soooo... they still don't put wormwood in it right?
Yes, they do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandi