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Absinthe: The Truth Behind the Myth

Before we can understand if absinthe is all its cracked up to be, we must understand what it is at its core. Absinthe is a strong liquor (composed of up to 85% ethanol) that was created using a number of...

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Absinthe - The New Tequila ?

Absinthe is making a come back, both in Paris and other European cities. The French ban on absinthe is still actually in force, but new regulations bringing French law in line with EU laws have once again...

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Everclear alternatives

For the unintiated, Everclear is a brand of pure grain alcohol that has attracted much controversy over the years due to its high alcohol content. "Real" Everclear is 190 proof (95% alcohol) and is illegal in...

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Absinthe - Introduction to the Green Fairy

Absinthe is a wonderful alcoholic beverage, made from herbs, most notably wormwood.  Often called the Green Fairy, absinthe has played a large part in history.  Many of the worlds famous and learned men and...

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On the Sentimental Side

A short, sentimental reverie about poetry, art and absinthe.

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Absinthe - The Devilish Drink with a Varied Past!

Absinthe is an opalescent emerald green alcohol with a varied history. It is made from anise, fennel, and the mysterious herb Artemesia Absinthium, from which absinthe takes it's name, (also known as...

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Absinthe Facts and Fiction

1. Absinthe is not a drug. Absinthe will not make you hallucinate or high. Do not fall for the myths and legends of this drink. You will experience a rather different kind of feeling than normal beer or hard...

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Feet That Span the Globe (Prague)

Prague Hotels with Charm - Accommodation in historical hotels in Prague Accommodation in Prague hotels. Selected small and historical hotels in Prague. Each Prague hotel has its own page with many hotel...

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Adventures in Absinthe

I make no secret of the fact that I enjoy the occasional cocktail. And by occasional, I mean daily. And by daily, I mean several times daily. Pour, swallow, repeat. With that in mind, it is safe to say that...

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When It Comes to Cocktails, The Devil's in the Details

Sure, you can throw a great party with a keg and some shots. Guests aren't really that picky, are they? But if you want to throw a fete with a little bit of character - something your friends will remember and...

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