2006-08-30 12:37:16 · 15 answers · asked by booher87 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Yes
2006-08-30 12:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absinthe is not legal in the US. But on the bright side, it's not too hard to concoct. Start with Pernod, which is pretty much absinthe without the wormwood. Next, get wormwood. You may be able to purchase this at a New Age or occult shop. Grind about an ounce into powder and put into a 750 of Pernod. Wait a week, and strain. Traditionally served by drizzling over a sugar cube into chilled water, because wormwood is bitter as all get out.and not even Pernod can mask it. Now, the disclaimer. Absinthe is banned because it can potentially cause kidney damage if consumed in large quantities. Yes, it's mildly hallucinogenic, but don't think more is better. 2-3 ounces of the above is about the max you want to consume at a time. DO NOT get s**tfaced on this stuff, you can do yourself some serious and permanent damage. As they say, enjoy responsibly.
2006-08-30 16:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Like An Ibis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Available in Mexican liquor stores; made in the Czech Republic. 25USD for a small bottle. Can get an Absinth (no e) cocktail in Tijuana for 8USD. Don't expect visions or madness, no wormwood. Border Nazis will take it away from you if you try to bring it back.
2006-08-30 15:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by lpaganus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since 1915.
2006-08-30 12:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by NANCY K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it was banned from sale in the US in 1912. But I have seen websites where it is for sale. Check out www.ask.com for your answers. It's a great site for just about anything.
2006-08-30 12:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mentor Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but vermouth is not. Vermouth is also made w/ wormwood, and could have the same hallucinogenic properties.
2006-08-30 13:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't know about the U.S,but they sell it in Canada.I have a bottle in my cupboard.
2006-08-30 13:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm yeah. Don't you think you would see it advertised with every other kind of booze if it was legal? lol
2006-08-30 12:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by Annie Hightower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illegal to make or sell.
However, ok to have or drink.
2006-08-30 13:08:54 · answer #9 · answered by protos2222222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, as far as I know.
2006-08-30 12:43:08 · answer #10 · answered by princesshippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋