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Have you ever tried absinthe?

"it tastes like...absinthe, that is anise, licorace, take your pick....you pour your 'dosage" (this was prescribed by doctors you know), put your slotter spoon over the glass, put a sugar cube on top, and slowiy pour water through the cube into the glass...when you add enough the clear liquid turns milky white, then, sip away..."

Exactly!!!

Did this same way at the first Nick's Fish Market, (Waikiki) with none other than Nicholas Nicholas..(Whom I did not see till 13 years later, opening his 16th "Nick's".......) And yes, the stupifying effect it brings is like no other.

To me, it is like those delicate sipping whiskies (Rare Breed Bourbon) and good monk inspired Cognac.

I only wish I had a bottle to prepare food with

Chef Lee at 4:05AM on 05/03/07

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What goes into your ultimate sandwich (bread, spreads, filling)?

At my age..now 61....My tastebuds have a yearning to sit in a Jewish Deli in NYC, and to enjoy a freshly made Rueben, piled high with pastrami, instead of the corned beef, and, on the side.... have one of the giant whole garlic dill pickles, that crunched when bitten, and a glass of a superb light beer (when it first came out) Rolling Rock.

I could never duplicate the atomsphere, the dedication, nor the authenticity of one of those Ruebens on my own...close, but no cigar..

thanks for your time...

Chef Lee at 3:23AM on 05/03/07

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

"it tastes like...absinthe, that is anise, licorace, take your pick....you pour your 'dosage" (this was prescribed by doctors you know), put your slotter spoon over the glass, put a sugar cube on top, and slowiy pour water through the cube into the glass...when you add enough the clear liquid turns milky white, then, sip away..."

Exactly!!!

Did this same way at the first Nick's Fish Market, (Waikiki) with none other than Nicholas Nicholas..(Whom I did not see till 13 years later, opening his 16th "Nick's".......) And yes, the stupifying effect it brings is like no other.

To me, it is like those delicate sipping whiskies (Rare Breed Bourbon) and good monk inspired Cognac.

I only wish I had a bottle to prepare food with

Chef Lee at 4:05AM on 05/03/07

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What goes into your ultimate sandwich (bread, spreads, filling)?

At my age..now 61....My tastebuds have a yearning to sit in a Jewish Deli in NYC, and to enjoy a freshly made Rueben, piled high with pastrami, instead of the corned beef, and, on the side.... have one of the giant whole garlic dill pickles, that crunched when bitten, and a glass of a superb light beer (when it first came out) Rolling Rock.

I could never duplicate the atomsphere, the dedication, nor the authenticity of one of those Ruebens on my own...close, but no cigar..

thanks for your time...

Chef Lee at 3:23AM on 05/03/07

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

it was legal in europe when i lived there so we had it several times -- it's like sambuca times 20.

megannesta at 5:46PM on 07/21/08

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

Yes, and it was a night I won't soon remember....

Brownie at 4:59PM on 07/21/08

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

I have had several absinthes now - and strongly recommend a new one on the market - just arrived I hear - Absinthe Mata Hari. It is a Bohemian Style - less on the licorice flavor than the other ones like Lucid or St. George. You can try it like they say above - or straight with cold water - 3 parts water to 1 part Mata Hari

grin85 at 4:54PM on 07/21/08

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

i had some a few years ago- took a couple of shots and had sugar and then lit on fire.... i would never take it again- i immediently threw up and lets just say don't remember a lot of the night.

Sarah P. at 12:43PM on 05/04/07

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

I've had it - nothing to see, moved on — I'd prefer the effects of Nyquil.

The Guilty Carnivore at 4:02PM on 05/03/07

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

yes, only recently - first time was NYE this year at the whisk & ladle supperclub NYE party. they were serving two styles. had some a week or so ago on vacation at the craft brewing conference in austin with some of the brewery owners.

j at 3:44PM on 05/03/07

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

@ Aerin, I would suggest that that and similar experiences have something to do with the fact that absinthe is between 120 and 150 proof, whereas most of your liquors max out in the 80-90 range. If you aren't cautious of the difference, you will get hit hard.
@ Annmarie, for reals? Neat! Luckily I have also set up something similar in my apartment, so I am all covered. I'll be sure to look for your shot bar though, "somewhere in midtown". haha.

veggiesattva at 10:20AM on 05/03/07

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Have you ever tried absinthe?

check out this article

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/29/business/yourmoney/29goods.html?ref=smallbusiness

Ted Breaux from New Orleans is the guy I heard about, and he has a website that sells and ships bottles from his distillery in France to the US...that is where I got my bottle and spoons

Seriouspoorcook at 9:31AM on 05/03/07

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