I hope I'm not boring you to tears...and if you know this already I'll feel like a real derp...so I apologize in advanceIf you do decide to get an absinthe and have never had it...here is a suggestion if I may. Get a decent Absinthe. Absinthe can run from terrible ones...that cost aroud $30 or so a bottle...to very good ones...that go from $185 and upward. A VERY good Absinthe is this one:
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It runs about $45-$50 depending on where you get it. It has excellent spice notes and is an overall smooth Absinthe. Once you get it...here's what you do. Pour one shot into a glass...then the "rituals" begin. You place the Absinthe spoon (or slotted spoon over the glass) and put a sugar cube on it. Take approximately 1.5 shots of water (the ratio is 1:1.5) and slowly pour over the sugar cube. This creates what is known as the "Louche"....a white, milky cloud will appear in the glass. This releases the herbal notes of the Absinthe and also "cuts" the alcohol bite as Absinthe goes fro 60-140 proof. A good Absinthe will produce a beautiful milky white, opalescent cloud that mixes with the pale green of the Absinthe itself. The Vieux Carre does this well. Then, you sip and enjoy. I would also recommend trying it with AND without the sugar cube as some people prefer it both ways.Hope this wasn't too boring
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Um, love the name!! LOL, another one that makes me think of NOLA!