Do you like absinthe?

[Melki]

Never tasted...But in Basque Country, we have our good ol' national Patxaran, prune alcohol.

[Jehan]

It is far more complexed savour than pastis, if you like pastis, anis.. imagine a combination with fennel, pepper something else depending on which absinthe you bought (several brands, productions, recipes etc). Sure you will like it if you were living closer I would have invited you to taste one, I still have 2 different bottles here of very good quality. Never try spanish absinthe, it is the worst I have ever tasted, it is a false one very cheap. Try artisanal swiss absinthe.

Thanks for the advice.
I think, now absinthe is legal in France, I might find some without problem. I can also order a bottle in internet. I don't live far from swiss but I never go.

Never tasted...But in Basque Country, we have our good ol' national Patxaran, prune alcohol.

Oh, now you live in basque country

[Kazimiera]

When I had it, the sugar cube was dipped quickly in the absinthe, then placed on the spoon and set alight.



Another time I had it with water.

There is so much ritual and myth surrounding it that you almost feel privileged to drink it. I loved that about it. In reality it tastes horrid.

[Veneda]

Sorry to say this Kaz, but absinthe does not fit the herring. I like herrings

[Kazimiera]

Sorry to say this Kaz, but absinthe does not fit the herring. I like herrings

The herring and absinthe do not go together at all. I cannot imagine a worse combination!

[Veneda]

The herring and absinthe do not go together at all. I cannot imagine a worse combination!

vodka - herring, herring - vodka and so that way to infinity. Perfect couple 'together and ever'...

[Kazimiera]

vodka - herring, herring - vodka and so that way to infinity. Perfect couple 'together and ever'...

Honestly, I prefer the herring without the vodka. Just the herring is good enough.

[crazyladybutterfly]

The second method, the Bohemian method, was invented in the 90's by the Czechs as a gimmick to disguise the fact that their fake absinthe could not louche because it's not absinthe. It's infused vodka with food coloring added. If you do this with real absinthe it ruins the flavor.

is this true?

[Veneda]

Honestly, I prefer the herring without the vodka. Just the herring is good enough.

In my cold climate it goes with

[♥ Lily ♥]