Do you see a green fairy when drinking Absinth?

Question

Also, what's it like and do you have to burn it? I just ordered some.

Answer 1

Nah I didn't hallucinate at all I think it's just a myth. I drank a lot too I just got pretty tipsy. There's different recipes for making it, I melted sugar in a spoon then stirred it in. Look for them on the internet.

Answer 2

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 special slotted absinthe spoons and other accoutrements.

Traditionally, absinthe is poured into a glass over which a specially designed slotted spoon is placed. A sugar cube is then deposited in the bowl of the spoon. Ice-cold water is poured or dripped over the sugar until the drink is diluted 3:1 to 5:1. During this process, the components that are not soluble in water, mainly those from anise, fennel and star anise, come out of solution and cloud the drink; the resulting milky opalescence is called the louche (Fr. "opaque" or "shady", IPA [luʃ]). The addition of water is important, causing the herbs to "blossom" and bringing out many of the flavors originally overpowered by the anise. For most people, a good quality absinthe should not require sugar, but it is added according to taste and will also thicken the mouth-feel of the drink.

Although many bars served absinthe in standard glasses, a number of glasses were specifically made for absinthe, having a dose line, bulge or bubble in its lower portion to mark how much absinthe should be poured into it (often around 1 oz (30 ml)).

Answer 3

Absinth used to contain pure wormwood extract that was a haloucangin, that also led to the demise of many a famous painter making them crazy (Vincent Van Gogh was one who suffer dilusions from a heavy drinking problem with absinth). They use a different version of the same thing that is not dangerous to ones mind. I forget what the burn was for. check out Wikipedia to find out. I'm sure there is somethign on there about that part.

Answer 4

Seriously, it taste like complete dog a_s_s! No joke. And no, we did not see any green fairies or anything out of the ordinary, for that matter. (And this was in a country where it is legal and real.)

A dozen shots of Sailor Jerry's rum and you'll see more than you will with any ol' mail order absinth.

Answer 5

No it's not likely that there will be any really good hallucinations but be warned it is habit forming. You don't have to burn it but some people do. There are many drink concoctions that you can try.

Answer 6

I seen a lot of cops one night after drinking some....but thats another story.

Answer 7

Actually i saw a dwarf once walk across my bedroom floor after just waking up. Crazy little dude, acted like he didn't care at all.

Answer 8

Only if one is drawn on the side, you don't hallucinate, that is a common myth, but is not true.

Answer 9

no it's just like drinking any strong liquor..too much and you throw up..it has a nice brun to the throat. You can light it, you donthave to... i like it...it's fun

Answer 10

No , But You might see Pink Elephants .