What is this liquor called??

Question

It is illegal here in the US. Tastes like black licorice. I think it is French. Starts with an 'A' or 'E'. Has some sort of hallucinogen in it. It is 110 proof. Anybody??

Answer 1

Absinthe!!....incidentally, it's only illegal to Sell in the US....I have two bottles on hand at home....for special occaisions....check out
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Answer 2

Yes, it's absinthe, but there is also a Scandinavian drink called Akavit (water of life) that also tastes like black licorice and is very boozy.

Answer 3

[ˈæbsɪnθ] IPA French: [ap.sɛ̃t]) is a distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs including the flowers and leaves of the medicinal plant Artemisia absinthium, also called wormwood. Although it is sometimes incorrectly called a liqueur, absinthe does not contain added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor or spirit.[1]

Absinthe is often referred to as la Fée Verte ("The Green Fairy") because of its coloring — typically pale or emerald green, but sometimes clear. Due to its high proof and concentration of oils, absintheurs (absinthe drinkers) typically add three to five parts ice-cold water to a dose of absinthe, which causes the drink to turn cloudy (called "louching"); often the water is used to dissolve added sugar to decrease bitterness. This preparation is considered an important part of the experience of drinking absinthe — so much so that it has become ritualized, complete with slotted absinthe spoons and other accoutrements. Absinthe's flavor is similar to anise-flavored liqueurs, with a light bitterness, and a more complex flavor imparted by multiple herbs.

Absinthe originated in Switzerland as an elixir, but is better known for its popularity in late 19th and early 20th century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers whose romantic associations with the drink still linger in popular culture. In its heyday, the most popular brand of absinthe worldwide was Pernod Fils. At the height of this popularity, absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug; the chemical thujone was blamed for most of its deleterious effects. By 1915 it was banned in a number of European countries and the United States. Even though it was vilified, there is no evidence showing it to be any more dangerous than ordinary alcohol. A modern-day absinthe revival began in the 1990s, as countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale.

On a Personal note. be very careful becuase of this beverages extremmly high alcohol content and other properties it can be addicting and has been know to cuase death. It is to be drank with a very large note of caution and large amoutn of water and sugar.

Answer 4

It is called absinthe and yes it is illegal here in the states because of its hallucination side-effects. There is another form of the liquor that iS not illegal but lacks the main ingredient and its hallucination luster. It is very strong but if you dillute it in water and add sugar as specified on the box, it is a rather refreshing drink. You can find it at any good, reliable liquor store.

Answer 5

Hey, I grew up in Spokane! Anyway, Limoncello is delicious served very cold. Keep it in the freezer. It should always come from Sorrento, Italy. It is a Tuscan specialty. I live in San Francisco and we have it in the grocery stores. I know you guys have state liquor stores but I would think any of them would carry it. It has been around for a long time. We like "Villa Massa". It is 60-proof so fairly strong but you drink it in small, icy glasses. The recipie someone gave for making it yourself looks fine. It does take a long time and you want to be sure to use Meyer lemons. Good luck!

Answer 6

Absinthe

Answer 7

Absinthe

Answer 8

Absinthe. Green and tastes like motor oil.

Answer 9

Absinthe.
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Answer 10

I think you mean Absinthe. You can buy a version of it in the US, but it does not have the same properties.