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an adventure awaits ...

-- By  simon in  ireland on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 at 21:43.

well … here i go … i had my first experience of absinthe at the weekend and i am supremely amazed … it was one night of neat spirit indulgence and i ended up on a different plane … happy i was to be there for sure … i do not like being drunk … but i love to be in a state lucid intoxication which is where i found myself … my companions ( who were drinking beer ) fell away as i soared ! … i have now ordered glasses - spoons - genuine absinthe … i will continue my journey in the proper manner ! … i intend to acquire a fountain in the new year … onwards and upwards … ;-)

 
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Absinthe ritual of La Louche
'It is healthy,' declares this classic Absinthe Cusenier poster that depicts a suitably well-fed gent performing the traditional absinthe ritual. The lady at the window is transfixed!


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About the absinthe ritual

Absinthe.se is one reliable website that has a short how-to guide to the classic French ritual. They resolutely condemn (and refuse to provide instructions for) the modern-day "fire method".

Instructions for both rituals -- the traditional French one and the recent fire one -- are available at DrinkNation.com.

 



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