Absinthe, Prague

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Czech Republic is one of the very few countries still producing Absinth.

You may buy it in most of the souvenir-shops, for a price that is much cheaper than ordering it in your country over the internet.

The first stadium is like normal drinking...

the second stadium is like seeing cruel things...

but if you don't give up, you will see things you want to see - great, unusual things !

Oscar Wilde

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	Absinthe: Absytnth Tip Rating:

on November 17, 2005

Yes, it has to be that horrible green liquid that does strange things to your eyes. So, it was (and still is) illegal in some parts of the world.

Essentially, if you have one or two (and once you get past the overwhelming urge to gag) you're night will be fantastic and your head will be a beautiful place.

Drink it properly. Dip in a spoonful of sugar, light the spoon and allow the sugar to drip into the glass to set the Absynth alight. Stir... blow out the fire and down it in one... you should be able to feel it travel along the journey to your stomach.

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By kcochran111

on April 24, 2003

The Czech Republic and Spain are the only two places that legally sell Absinthe in Europe. If you want the real stuff (that supposedly made Van Gogh cut off his own ear) cough up the extra money for a bottle containing wormwood. The color should be a foggy green. These bottles should cost no less than $30.

If you're more into the buzz/souvenir than the hallucinogenic qualities, grab a cheaper electric-blue bottle.

TO DRINK: Soak a teaspoon full of sugar in Absinthe then light on fire. Stir the shot with the sugared spoon, extinguish, and shoot. Make sure to have water on hand for a chaser!

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	Absinthe: How Czech drink Absinthe Tip Rating:

By p_haefeli

on May 12, 2004

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Hold a spoon with a sugar cube over a glass. Pour the Absinthe on the sugar. Burn it and let the sugar melt. Now stir it in the glass and drink.

Cheers!

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	Absinthe: How to drink Absinth Tip Rating:

By Carino

on April 13, 2004

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Pour some Absinth in a glass and put a cube of sugar on a spoon on top of the Glass. Now pour some Absinth on the sugar and burn the whole thing. When the sugar melted, pour the sugar-absinth-liquid into the glass and stir it a bit.

And now: Bottoms up!

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	Absinthe: Feel the Burn of Absinthe Tip Rating:

By sharih

on May 18, 2005

The Czech Republic is the only country still producing absinthe, so when you visit it is a must. It isn't the strongest alcohol made (that would be everclear), but it is up there at 70% alchohol by volume. It is an odd green color, but doesn't really taste much. You mainly feel a burn when you swallow. Be sure to have it the traditional way by burning a spoon full of sugar and mixing it in. Have a local show you how.

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By rich77

on January 17, 2004

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Hot Grog, Prague, January 2004

Absinth,Beckerova, Borovicka and Slivovice are best superalchohol here and you find it in almost pubs and bar. I personally liked very much the grog, which is simply hot water with rhum and sugar, and in winter is superb.

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	Absinthe: Absinthe Tip Rating:

on September 7, 2002

Absinthe is available in Prague and costs a fraction of the price compared to website adverts for it - and also in the supermarkets in the UK.

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	Absinthe: How to drink an absinthe

Updated By mbsimjam

on August 17, 2007

And most popular way to drink an absinthe shot is a tricky concoction to put together when you get to the 3rd or 4th one, but its worth a try at the beginning at least.

Generally the bartender will set you up with the right equipment, but if not, you will basically need the shot, a spoon(actually fork works very well too and sugar cubes and matches.

lightly soak the sugar cubes in absinthe and light them up. once they start to carmelize, drop them into the glass of absinthe, and letter drop down yer throat.

The more traditional way is to pour cold water over the sugar cubes so that they dissolve into the absinthe. This actually helps change the taste so its not so pungent.

Any way, you do it, have fun and be careful! You could lose an ear like Van Gogh!;)