The Absinthiliser is a device which enhances the sorcerous spirit of absinthe.
With the use of this device you will notice that you drink much less but instead watch your drink standing on this device. If you however chose to drink Absinthe: Drink responsibly and don't abuse alcohol!

But: Be aware of the power that might be released by the Absinthiliser!




 
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Step 1: History

Absinthe (the green fairy) is a special spirit that is made from many different herbs and especially the herb Artemisia absinthium. Artemisia absinthium is one of the most bitter herbs and is traditionally used to cure stomach problems and enhance the digestion when brewed up as tea.

Absinthe often has a green color and a very high proof. It is often mistaken for a liquor and but normally it has no sugar added. So before drinking, sugar and water are added to the individual taste.

At the end of the 19th century Absinthe was a spirit that could be produced quite cheap in contrary to beer and wine. This led to an increase of alcoholism and finally to a ban of the Absinthe in several european countries at the beginning 20th century. One of the official reasons for this ban was the tale that Absinthe caused psychotics and other diseases. The 'thujon', one substance of content of the Absinthe, is indeed a psychoactive poison. But in the meantime it is common sense that Absinthe is not more dangerous than other spirits and many observed harmful effects were indeed only due to the alcohol and the bad quality of the alcohol in those times.. 

Absinthe became legal in most parts of the world again in the 1990's.
Read more details at wikipedia.org.
rodr0069 says: Mar 13, 2011. 8:48 AM
Another great place to buy absinthe is Alandia
rodr0069 says: Feb 21, 2011. 12:19 PM
I always have trouble finding a good absinthe at a good price. I found this site that has a pretty nice set of absinthe reviews. I have tried the first 3 and like them all.
Batness says: Dec 10, 2010. 2:33 PM
This is awesome, I can't wait to try it with different liquids!

Just of note, thujone is toxic, however there's no evidence it would cause hallucinations. I mean. It might before it kills you, but you can't have that much alcohol in your system without dying from that first anyway.
nanosec12 says: Dec 9, 2010. 5:33 AM
Nice work, as in your examples with milk, I think this would look good on any drink that has some suspension. I can imagine the effect on a glass of goldschlager with the metal flakes reflecting as they move.

Another idea is setting up the different colors as drink markers so people can tell which glass is theirs, heehe, i call dibs on the purple one !!


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andyk75 (author) in reply to nanosec12Dec 9, 2010. 10:44 PM
Oh yes, that also has to be great. What kind of spirit is this?
Here in Germany we have something called 'Danziger Goldwasser' (translated: Goldwater from Danzig), but I don't know how it tastes. Never tried unfortunately.
nanosec12 in reply to andyk75Dec 10, 2010. 8:05 AM
the Goldschlager that they sell in the US is a cinamon flavored liquer that is very strong, with a high alcohol content, and some what thick adn syrupy. Its selling feature is the gold foil flakes that are mixed into the liquid.
ChefJohn1955 says: Dec 9, 2010. 9:35 AM
Of course the effects of Absinthee on a persons love life is well documented. Especially in the case where the people are far apart ....

Hence the expression ....

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder......
Kurt Vonnegut in reply to ChefJohn1955Dec 9, 2010. 5:18 PM
Thank you sir for making me smile.
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