> > I have never tried Absinthe much less even seen it. But I would
> > really like to. Does anyone know if I can get it in the US or even
> >
> > order it from someone who will ship it to me in Florida. Where can I
> >
> > get it?? And, more importantly, is it even really worth it?? How
> >
> > much should I expect to pay if I can even find it?
>
> Ok, first off..... Absinthe is totally illegal in this country so
> most sites that are offering to sell it and ship it to the US for you
> are crooked and should not be trusted, no matter how good they say
> their absinthe is.
>
> Second, Absinthe is expensive if you get it pre made. But here is a
> site that will send you all the ingrediants you need to make it at
> home, they can do it because of a little disclaimer that says that
> it's for entertainment purposes only. hehehe
> http://www.absinthekits.com/home.htm
>
> I have not personally tried this particular one yet but here are some
> suggestions on how to make it go down easier...
>
> get a straining spoon and put sugar cubes on top. Drip water slowly
> over the sugar so that it dissolves into the drink, I've also heard
> of people getting a spoon wet and then putting it in sugar and
> holding the spoon over heat to carmalize the sugar and then stir it
> in, either one should be ok.
>
> second, use regular vodka and not everclear! That should help cut
> down on the taste.
>
> Third, however much wormwood in the kit that they say to use...
> double it! That's the surest way to receive the kiss of the green
> fairy. Have fun!
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