Absinthe in america...wormwood (thujone) drinks?!
absinthe has recently become legal in america and I really like it!. Ive tried the "lucid" brand, which leaves you feeling happy and warm inside!. The only problem is that its expensive (63!.99 + tax)!. Are there any other drinks that have a similar effect for cheaper!?!?!?!? any suggestions!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Why is there always someone who answers by saying "Absinthe in America is not real"!?! Absinthe in America is more real than most of the fake Czech Absinth (no e) brands that people confuse for Absinthe! In fact, according to many Absinthe connoisseurs, American Absinthe IS real because it has the right amount of wormwood, among other ingredients, to make a good Absinthe! Pre-ban Absinthe was made with 10-15mg of thujone, and we make it with 10mg!. More than that creates a bitter drink, which it should not be!.
Anyway, no, there is nothing cheaper!. That's the general price range for it at the moment!. Absinthe is not cheap!. Hopefully, as it becomes more available, the price will drop to $20-$25 for bottom shelf brands!. Lucid is a good brand, but it's not great and should only cost maybe $35!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Anyway, no, there is nothing cheaper!. That's the general price range for it at the moment!. Absinthe is not cheap!. Hopefully, as it becomes more available, the price will drop to $20-$25 for bottom shelf brands!. Lucid is a good brand, but it's not great and should only cost maybe $35!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are several other brands out there (of absinthe) which vary in price!. However the quality of absinthe in America is quite meager, the good stuff comes out of the Czech Republic, Germany and a few other Eastern European countries!. You picked a pretty good brand though, Lucid, but you did over pay for it!. I assume it was a 750ml bottle, I bought the same size for roughly $50 (which still isn't cheap)!. Besides the thujone, Absinthe's high proof contributes to that "warm feeling" you get when you drink it!. Since Absinthe is the only product to contain wormwood, I would look for an liquor with a high proof!. Keep in mind these wont be cheap either, Absolut produces a 100 proof vodka and Skyy makes one at 90 proof (normal vodka is between 70 & 80 proof)!. I've never tried these vodkas but I have seen them in my local liquor store (which is the cheapest one I have ever found) for around $30 (750ml), but you can expect to pay 35 for it!. So my advice to you is to experiment with the super proof vodkas and decide if they give you the same effect!. Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
absinthe in u!.s!. is not real absinthe, just some sort of pee water they overcharge for!.Www@FoodAQ@Com