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I have had absinthe both ways (with and without flame) and while I agree that its not a necessary part of the ritual, I disagree that it ruins the taste. Its usually doused with some sort of liquer or brandy, but I really can't say that I thought it better one way or the other. As for a "burnt sugar note", I have not experienced that, even without soaking the sugar cube in alcohol.
Absinthe is an acquired taste, a special occasion sort of drink. I don't know anyone who drinks it with the frequency of say, scotch. But its fun, and can be quite tasty. Its worth a try, if done correctly.
Anne Rice responsible for re-igntiing interest? I doubt it. I've never once read an Anne Rice novel, but I was curious due to its "illegal" status for so many years. If you are a goth kid, I guess Anne Rice holds some sway.
Yeah, I never read Ann Rice either, but I've read a lot of other literary references to absinthe and going "mad." There are also a lot of famous 19th century paintings with absinthe references, since at the time it was an "outsider's" drink.
Nearly 100 million Anne Rice novels have been sold, and she has influenced all kinds of fashion trends that played out across multiple social strata along the way, as well as paving the way for the current trendy Twilight series. She had a lot to do with a resurgence in interest in all things N'awlins, one of which was the arcane art of absinthe sipping.
You may not taste the burnt sugar taste from burning the sugar, but I do, and I prefer my alcohol reaching my mouth rather than flaring off in blue flames. And since it is not an authentic practice, merely a modern gimmick, I see no plausible excuse for doing it.
Nearly 100 million Anne Rice novels have been sold, and she has influenced all kinds of fashion trends that played out across multiple social strata along the way, as well as paving the way for the current trendy Twilight series. She had a lot to do with a resurgence in interest in all things N'awlins, one of which was the arcane art of absinthe sipping.
You may not taste the burnt sugar taste from burning the sugar, but I do, and I prefer my alcohol reaching my mouth rather than flaring off in blue flames. And since it is not an authentic practice, merely a modern gimmick, I see no plausible excuse for doing it.
Not to be picky, but please don't use "N'awlins". We (people who live here) don't like it at all.
Not to be picky, but please don't use "N'awlins". We (people who live here) don't like it at all.
Hey, it can't be that bad. You even have a N'awlins world famous emporium. World's Famous N'awlins Cafe' & Spice Emporium Home Page
Actually there's a lot of businesses with N'awlins in the name. Just google it. Maybe it's just one of those cliches that the locals are sick of.
I've had it. I knew someone who made absinthe with an old recipe, a bunch of herbs and wormwood. Flavor-wise it's no big deal if you're neutral on anise, a big deal if you hate it. The flaming sugar cube ritual is fun, though.
Actually there's a lot of businesses with N'awlins in the name. Just google it. Maybe it's just one of those cliches that the locals are sick of.
Psttt. Elfy... Ixnay on the Awlinsnay. If you look a little closer, all those bidnesses but two are in other places, like Chicago.
Look what Urban Dictionary has to say about it: "The first sign that you are a tourist is if you pronounce New Orleans as N'awlins. Locals actually pronounce the city name as New Awlins. People from other cities hear N'awlins because of the way locals drag out and connect their words. Most locals actually hate hearing people say N'awlins or New Or-Leans."
So, got it? We spoze to say New Awlins. Learn something every day!
Now, help me spread the word:
Setting the absinthe sugar cube on fire is not authentic. It's a bogus trick for the tourists.
Maybe it's some kinda revenge on the tourists for saying N'Awlins, because all it does is waste perfectly good booze.
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