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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3469 Posts 
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. . . makes the heart grow fonder.
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Rook Special user I went to the Magic Cafe and all I got were these lousy 810 Posts
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My favorite libation!
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On Jan 8, 2021, Rook wrote: The real stuff with wormwood? |
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Greg Arce Inner circle 6423 Posts
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Minded.
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
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karnak Special user Colorado 623 Posts
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Modern absinthe contains trace amounts of thujone, the alleged “active” or extra ingredient in wormwood with an evidently now-debunked reputation for having hallucinogenic properties. Or so I understand.
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Rook Special user I went to the Magic Cafe and all I got were these lousy 810 Posts
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On Jan 8, 2021, Wravyn wrote: Of course! My favorite brand is Jade (I like their 1898 recreation, as it has a nice louche and it isn't too heavy on the anise), though I have to have it shipped in. Pernod is very nice, also.
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Wravyn Inner circle 2176 Posts
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I have never had it, only heard about it.
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Rook Special user I went to the Magic Cafe and all I got were these lousy 810 Posts
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On Jan 8, 2021, Wravyn wrote: When people ask me what it tastes like, the easiest and quickest description I can give is 'licorice.' That's the anise flavor coming through. Some Absinthes have more anise notes than others of course, but that is the trademark taste. As such, if you don't like licorice, you probably won't like Absinthe. It's best taken with sugar and ice cold water, making it a refreshing 'summertime' desert beverage (though I think it works year round).
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Rook Special user I went to the Magic Cafe and all I got were these lousy 810 Posts
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On Jan 8, 2021, karnak wrote: Yep, that myth seems to have been (in part) the result of a few people making the equivalent of 'bathtub absinthe' during its heyday, which apparently yielded unfortunate results. The wineries that were being hurt by absinthe's popularity seized on this phenomenon and, along with anti-alcohol groups, lobbied to have absinthe made illegal. This, of course, is no longer the case.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil’s Island 16203 Posts
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Try giving somebody a glass and performing Out of this World for them; watch them turn into a rabbit and run down the rabbit hole.
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Wravyn Inner circle 2176 Posts
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I would probably really enjoy it. Though it has been awhile, I really like Ouzo.
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3469 Posts
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Pernod, Ricard, and Ouzo also have a strong anise flavor.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil’s Island 16203 Posts
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Pass the Pastis.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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Wravyn Inner circle 2176 Posts
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Looks like a trip to the liquor store soon
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Rook Special user I went to the Magic Cafe and all I got were these lousy 810 Posts
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Enjoy!
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5018 Posts
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Arak. My grandfather and father used to drink it.
This one is particularly mind-blowing, 100 proof: https://thebottlehaus.com/products/arak-......ad-750ml
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3469 Posts
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On Jan 10, 2021, landmark wrote: I'd forgotten about Arak. Great call! |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3469 Posts
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On Jan 9, 2021, tommy wrote: I confess that I've never had Pastis. I'll have to give it a try. I just looked on Wikipedia: it was commercialized by Paul Ricard. Not a surprise. |
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imgic Inner circle Moved to Seattle to see 1186 Posts
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We've neighbors who are huge absinthe fans. They have a 4 spigot fountain, the spoons for sugar, the specialty glasses, and a wide variety of brands.
I've tried it several times, yet I still cannot paint like Van Gogh...
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5018 Posts
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...neither can I, but after a few rounds, an ear did fall off...
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