Have you ever tried absinthe? - General Discussion Discussion

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

no, but i want to.

reply

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

What is that?

reply

[–] Stratego (31075) 6 years ago

Yes, when it became legal again.

reply

[–] AndyKing1967 (39835) 6 years ago

I always thought that it was banned in the UK until about 1970, however, Google claims that this was a myth and it was never actually illegal, just heavily regulated.

reply

[–] Stratego (31075) 6 years ago

Here in Holland there actually was a ban until 2005. I've only had it once, I don't think it's all that special.

reply

[–] AndyKing1967 (39835) 6 years ago

I probably only have it once or twice a year, normally on a lads night out, just because it's something a bit different.

reply

[–] Padeen (6459) 6 years ago

Ya, I think its nasty. Its just high proof brandy infused with herbs. I guess if someone likes liqueurs, they would enjoy Absinthe. I will say that the traditional preparation is pretty cool though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tWyDxiOz70

reply

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78545) 6 years ago

Never
I like the rum and beer too much and I've heard the Absinthe is poisonous
None of that for me!

reply

[–] AndyKing1967 (39835) 6 years ago

If you drink too much it could make you go blind.

reply

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78545) 6 years ago

No thanks!

reply

[–] AndyKing1967 (39835) 6 years ago

Hence the phrase 'blind drunk'.

reply

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

[deleted]

[–] Padeen (6459) 6 years ago

Moonshine is becoming a lost art. I really hope there are people out there keeping up the tradition.

reply

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

seems very european

reply

[–] AndyKing1967 (39835) 6 years ago

It originates from Eastern Europe.

reply

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

makes sense

reply

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 6 years ago

Well you know, absinthe makes the heart grow fonder.

😎

PS Oh yes I did!

reply

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

😊

reply

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 6 years ago

I couldn't believe nobody had done that joke yet.

😎

reply

[–] snepts (11123) 6 years ago

Beat me to it. I figured it was an old horse, but whaddaya supposed to do? Pretend it ain't out there?

reply