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During my first year of university, I had a bottle of absinthe that was almost entirely a party piece (I wasn't a big drinker at all). It came in a fancy bottle, and everyone enjoyed showing it to their friends for exactly the reasons to you mentioned, as well as to enjoy their colourful reactions to the taste. This bottle lived on a table along with the rest of the flat's alcohol, and one fateful night, while a party was in full swing I saw a very drunk girl pick up the bottle and uncork it. Being far too drunk to realise what it was, or notice the taste, she downed a good third of the bottle before I was able to reach her and wrestle it away from her. She managed to make it five steps before collapsing, vomiting and passing out, spectacularly hitting her head on the way down. I got rid of the bottle of absinthe very soon after that. Some powers were not meant for mortal men to meddle with, and the stupidity of drunks should never be underestimated XD
I understand absinthe... I understand that the last time I had a lot of it I couldn't remember the rest of the night. I also understand why I couldn't leave the bathroom floor after I woke up the next morning. I didn't see any green fairies, but I did see some green stuff. It was mystical experience alright... The toilet and I went on a magical journey.
I was half expecting that when Brian took the sip, a poorly edited green fairy appeared near him that looks suspiciously like Bill Doran... Or Dresspants Robotman.
Absinthe insanely raises heart rate (sometimes you'll feel like dying on a dance floor), but it's still one of my fav picks to start a party quickly (for example, you're late and everyone's already tipsy)
I love the routine of drinking Absinthe, the absinthe fountain, sugar water dripping down into the glass, I have a couple kinds of fountains and all kinds of absinthe glasses and the slotted spoons. I do this a couple times of year, mostly around this time of year, from thanksgiving to Christmas
Sipping on straight Absinthe right now. I agree, there is definitely a reason it's diluted 1:4. It's absolutely POTENT. But extremely smooth, considering it's 130 proof. And quite sweet!
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Just gotta say, *everything* , about this show and channel is extremely professional. Just for example, the camera work, like the cut's, the little pop-up info blocks, and just the dialogue. It's truly mind boggling to me that this channel isn't more popular. TH-cam really needs to fix their algorithm.
In all true honesty, I LOVE the taste of Absinthe straight. There is something mesmerizing with each shot. You always taste something different than before.
I went to an absinthe bar with a few friends while studying in Paris, and that ended up being the best night of my summer abroad because we got a little loopy and had some of the best conversations.
When I was in Paris last month I kept seeing ads at the train stations for Tequila Absinthe. It's called Desperados Absinto and was disappointed that I didn't get to try it before I flew to Rome. I thought it was a weird drink combo until I saw Hemp Energy drinks in Rome.
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Absinthe today is made in a way that virtually none of any of the potentially haucionagenic compounds in wormwood make it into the bottle. I would be very supprised if its even put in anymore and is just absinthe by name. Im pretty sure thujone can also be found in mugwort. A plant thats commonly found along the coastal region where i live. It reputedly makes an excelent flavour enhancer for meat dishes
@@steammachine3061 My comment was meant for the US only. Although the regulations on the quantity of thujone that can be used in Absinthe depend on the country/region, it's available in its original form across Europe and Canada.
It was used to make bathtub laudanum more palatable and that is why peeps were tripping balls and it was made illegal. And, in case you're wondering why absinthe specifically was used, it was because of its very very strong anise (among others) flavor that worked very effectively to mask the putrid flavor of the black market laudanum. And yes, that stuff was taken orally, nobody was mainlining it in the 1800.
Tried absinthe for the first time in germany this summer. Great mixed with passion fruit juice actually and the original water and sugar mix is also very refreshing
Pernod misses the deep charackter of Absinth. As an Absinthe drinker I feel sorry for you not getting to taste 100% Natural Chechz Absinth. Also it tastes rather sweet with moderately strong Anis notes than bitter.
Except the Czech Republic had no history of Absinthe until very recently and most of that stuff if poorly macerated. If you want absinthe that's close to the belle epoche drink I'd recommend Vieux Pontarlier, they use herbs from the Pontarlier region of France (where the best absinthe came from during the Belle Epoche) and one of the original alembic stills.
Definitely! Go for swiss absinthe and please don't use a sugar cube... We usually drink it without in the region it's from. And one thing they should have done in the video is add some ice in the absinthe fountain.... Always go for nice and cold water (we used to have some bottles hidden close to the fountains for a quick absinthe in the region of Neuchatel). The Kübler is a good recommendation if you wanna go cheap but if you can, I would personnally recommend Absinthe Le Chat by Willy Bovet, which is one of my favourite
I second this. Czech Absinthe is nothing like the french, swiss (or even good german) stuff. It´s sweet and always has anise in it. "Real" Absinthe should have no sugar added to it - it´s actually a bitter - and it doesnt need to have anise (thats why some Absithes don´t get cloudy when you add cold water). You guys should really try a Pontarlier. @mariusdire is definitely right about this! And the swiss "la bleue"? Nothing for starters imho but if you are into Absinthe get one.
There are literally hundreds of different Absinthe recipes. Even if you stick to a single, strict recipe, different batches will vary in flavor, strength and color (as with any liqueur) depending on the weather, the growing seasons for the herbs, and even how long it's been in the bottle. It's as varied as wine, basically.
"You're about to degrease an engine with this stuff" I don't know why that cracked me up XD I can just picture a jump cut to Trevor in front of Brian's Jeep holding a bottle of absinthe getting ready to degrease that bitch "I thought those were croutons" this along with the after you opening, the engine degreasing and the murder stories have made this not only the funniest and also my favorite mixology episode XD
I love absinthe. Often times when I have someone ordered Sambuca up, I try to get them to try a traditional absinthe cocktail. At least 3 of the regulars have switched from licorice to anise.
Its not called bathsalts cause its actually a salt dumbfuck, it was just sold at first as "bath salts" so they could sell it without actually saying "cathinones"
As an absinthe drinker, I would have liked this video a lot more if they actually found an absinthe subject matter expert. No offense, but that guy doesn't know his absinthe. That croutons comment completely made this video great for me! Lol.
@@Shooteronly If you burn the sugar cube, you can give it a caramel, smoky flavor tint. To be honest though it does not usually break through the strong fennel and anise flavors. Also, depending on taste, a good dilution with water is about 50/50. Not to mention, you can pour the absinthe into the glass over the sugar cubes which enables them to be burned from the alcohol content before Ice cold water is added to gain the louche. It really makes very little difference in my opinion.
No offense to the makers of this video, but, I am with you 100%. I've been enjoying absinthe for several years. I'm no expert, but, sadly, this video should never have been made. I suppose the makers were just having a bit of fun. They completely miss the effects of Thujone. Even after several years, I've never had more than two absinthes in one evening, so I really don't know the effects of overindulging, and I am not interested in finding out. The effects of a moderate amount are actually quite subtle, but very different from other drinks. In fact, I find that the effects are overwhelmed if I drink some other alcoholic beverage, either before or after. Absinthe does put a person in a contemplative mood, and makes for very interesting conversation. The Thujone acts on GABA receptors. I think the burning of the sugar cube was mainly practiced in areas near the Czech Republic and has been observed to a limited extent elsewhere. The only Bohemian absinthe that I've had was Mata Hari, which tastes more like Compari than the French absinthes I've had, so maybe burning the cube works better with that flavor profile. I don't add sugar at all. For people who really want to know more about absinthe, check out a video called "History of Absinthe." You will understand a lot more than you got from this video.
Alright buddy. Traditional absinthe is not consumed with a ignited sugar cube. That is a Czech Republic thing. In French and Swiss service you use one of these , an Absinthe Fountain, * www.frontgate.com/traditional-absinthe-collection/1198711?listIndex=0&offers_sku=162407&SourceCode=ZZ51120&intlShippingCtx=US%7CUSD&CATARGETID=120245420002086760&cadevice=m&gclid=CjwKCAiAiuTfBRAaEiwA4itUqMPUDpQvqTbrOQenycHpR0g2vy4jytThW9V-1udQ0OqJ_iRePIY2PxoCcv4QAvD_BwE * And slowly drip water on top of a sugar cube to help take the bitterness from the absinthe down and to also dilute it. Or you can just drink the absinthe straight up, or just dilute without any sugar cube if you like the bitterness. I’ve worked at a bar in Austin that does Absinthe service and has a decent selection of imported Absinthe. Idk what the man said that wasn’t true about Absinthe?
I was so happy about getting privacy.com for "such and such" but it's only available to US Citizens. There are rogues all around the world Brian. Use your magical powers and help out the small guys
The end made this episode for me. Merph "What's the most dangerous thing you've ever drank?" Brian "you're talking to someone who literally eats fire. So gasoline..." M: "ok you got me, I thought I had a good one"
Picasso probably drank the good stuff, from respectable brewers that kept their stills clean. Conversely, Vincent Van Gogh was probably on a tight enough budget that he could only afford the cheap, copper salt-laden brands that literally made you hallucinate.
What would happen if you mixed malört (wormwood spirit), sambuca (anise liquor), and some finocchietto digestif (fennel liqueur)? Would you get a decent absinthe facsimile, or swill? I really love malört for the wormwood flavors so I'm intrigued by absinthe's holy trinity of flavors. Bitter, numbing, and reminiscent of the feeling that you want to fight your dad. MMM boy!
so, I live in Argentina and recently had a shot of absinthe and immediately remembered the taste of a sweet called "media hora" (half an hour) that taste exactly equal to absinthe (minus the alcohol), it really is delightful
Yo the best part of this video was suddenly hearing L'Indecise and thinking I was accidentally tripping (it's on my LSD playlist, seemed an appropriate thought given the video subject also lol)
12:13 - Subtitles on reveals [Brian laughing]... And such a fine piratey, absinthe soaked, laugh it is!!! Arrrrhh And one of the best Modern Rogue double entendres ever follows soon after where Brian does an about turn and leaves with his drink to go chat with Santa!
Very good video. I absolutely agree that presentation of a spirit contributes to its overall experience. I believe that some of the mythology surrounding absinthe is a little founded in science. Your body absorbs water and glucose (sugar water "loosh") almost instantly, these are binded with the alcohol which can contribute to an instant drunk effect! At least that's how it was explained to me... More of the presentation probably.
not really.... but yes your body absorbs the glucose rather quickly, and then the alcohol only takes a little longer than that. so the combination of a rise in blood sugar levels and a rise in blood alcohol content could help create this 'instant drunk' effect, but there are no protein pumps for both sugar and alcohol, and glucose is a fairly neutral molecule so wouldn't react with a stable one such as alcohol.
Absinthe is my drink of choice when I go out. Surprisingly its really good with a splash of orange juice, especially Pernod; no sugar cube needed. Give it a shot.
Never believe those who say that absinthe must be diluted. The sensation of pure absinthe is one of the greatest feelings there are. The rich smell, the sharp taste, the unparalleled WARMTH coming down your throat and settling down in your stomach. And then the aftertaste kicks in, and it feels like being a small child being tucked in a warm bed. Just drink it cold in shots. Rinse with water in a couple minutes, if the stuff is on the bitter side. But don't go any fancier, you'll miss the journey.
hey guys thanks for making this video, i love the stuff too (i'm even drinking it right now, and was before i saw this video released). however, there does need to be a clarification, it's not the sugar that makes it cloudy, just cold water, it's a reaction with the ingredients, and it's known as "the louche". further adendum to that point, to serve it with water is also, to louche it. and all that being said, i'm going to keep a link to this video very handy to send to people when they freakout when i say "i'm drinking absinthe".
Pastis is not Absinth but both contain anise. Original Absinth (from the french jura mountains) is a very complex beverage in terms of ingredients and production. Its just that many producers use cheaper ingredients and alcohol to jump on that fashion for profit. Likewise it is not a "cocktail" for ordinary bars but requires a certain atmosphere/mood to experience its nature and complexity.
Oh man this was such an amazing episode. Love anything with Trevor in ot and there were so many good jabs from all of you. Would love to see Trevor teach a good egg nog.
It doesn’t get cloudy because of the sugar it’s bc of the water, the water should be ice cold, never burn your sugar unless you want to ruin the absinthe, it can be 3-5 parts water and sugar isn’t required.
Sidhe I had always heard it was grape farmers/wine makers who lobbied to outlaw it. The story goes there was a blight one year that lead to super low yields and thus higher prices for wine. The poorer wine drinkers couldn't afford it so they went to absinthe which was already somewhat popular amongst certain artsy groups, but when grape harvests returned to normal, they didn't go back to purchasing wine. In an effort to get their customers back, wine makers started a smear campaign against absinthe and had it made it illegal. Quite similar to the Hearst story about making cannabis illegal.
When I was in middle school, I remember I found some nudie mags from the 90s in the bathroom at my grandma's house (my uncle lived with them, and it was the bathroom closest to his room), and one of them had an article about absinthe. It talked about how the writer went and found some dudes who had bootleg or illegally imported absinthe or something, and how it made him all crazy for a day and he woke up with a hangover so bad he couldn't see out of one eye.
@@thelocus9104 I think in one of the previous alcohol videos, maybe the one with the mead? He's not been drinking for awhile and sometimes it's been pointed out like "oh, yeah, you don't drink anymore, right"
There are some awesome classic french dishes that use pernod. It's awesome to cook with. Also fennel is the greatest, it's a vegetable, herb and spice all in one.
holy crap I don't think I've ever been this early to a vid but I watch them all as soon as I see the notification you guys are amazing and your videos are genuinely funny and "educational" keep doing what you do
Absinthe prepared properly is a delicious and refreshing drink. Very much enjoyed it with a friend of mine at uni who always had some. Didn't use it to get smashed- that's what the other drinks and drugs were for!
In Hungary, we traditionally drink absinthe without the water and the sugar cube. We just pour it out into a shot glass, light the rim of the glass on fire, and then down the whole thing. It's different with different cocktails that contain absinthe, of course, for example there's a thing called White Terror, that is basically absinthe, rum and... vodka, maybe? You put the sugar cube on a teaspoon, dunk it in the alcohol, put the teaspoon on top of the glass with the soaked sugar cube on it, and light the sugar cube on fire, wait till it caramelizes then dissolve it, and down it.
@@SneakyBadAssOG Technically it's alcohol fumes burning, but regardless, you may be right. Never paid close attention, to be honest, it's not really my thing. 70% alcohol though, that thing is mean.
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Yay! More Booze eps!!! Do a Tequila one!
"The wood of worms"
Way to smart-@$$ an answer.
The Modern Rogue You did my suggestion! 😂 (tears of joy) Thank you, senpai
love you guys
Was hmthe bartender drunk during this recording?
During my first year of university, I had a bottle of absinthe that was almost entirely a party piece (I wasn't a big drinker at all). It came in a fancy bottle, and everyone enjoyed showing it to their friends for exactly the reasons to you mentioned, as well as to enjoy their colourful reactions to the taste. This bottle lived on a table along with the rest of the flat's alcohol, and one fateful night, while a party was in full swing I saw a very drunk girl pick up the bottle and uncork it. Being far too drunk to realise what it was, or notice the taste, she downed a good third of the bottle before I was able to reach her and wrestle it away from her. She managed to make it five steps before collapsing, vomiting and passing out, spectacularly hitting her head on the way down. I got rid of the bottle of absinthe very soon after that. Some powers were not meant for mortal men to meddle with, and the stupidity of drunks should never be underestimated XD
She learned her lesson
The lesson was never drink absinthe without sugar, am I right?
@@someguy9597 go back to reddit :)
@@skuzzyj Dude... She didn't learn jack, do you think she remembered any of that? :D
@@TheEdward39 I've remembered my first two-day hangover for years.....
"Military Grade" is impressive.....unless you've ever served in the military.
Military is a joke nowadays , real wars are now fougjy.in a round table, just like it was hundreds of years ago
Called Mil-spec not mil grad.
@@saintsocramnymaia5511 how did you reply to a 10 month old comment 7 years ago?
Anarchy is Order what are you talking about? His comment says 7 months 😂
@@lj6284 It said years before I swear
at 0:42, classic example of a Canadian Standoff
needs more sorries
Have you ever met a Canadian? They're the biggest bunch of assholes.
@@alexanderchippelOnly to Americans.... And the Quebecois.
I’m Canadian I can confirm canadiens are assholes
No one like people from Quebec, they're the assholes.
No, after you
No, after you
No, after you
Fine, after me
That WAS funny.
Reminded of the Overly Polite Gophers from Looney Tunes.
I just learned thats called a "Canadian standoff"
is this how you play Canadian?
Do crack next
Don't do it, it's a trick
@@MaxHimbigger no ITS A TRAP
Tyler Tormey 🤣
I fucking died.
Tyler Tormey NO! Don't do it it's a gateway drug to weed!
Brian: "you can hallucinate if you drink to much booze"
Jason:"Boy do i know"
Yes we know, we watched the video too. You don't need to say it again.
Jason still not sure if the past 5 years are real
it really doesn't help that back in the old days they would put stuff in specifically to mess you up.
ND Maston stfu
@@asherharmon7217 YeS We KNoW, wE WAtCHed THe vIDEO Too. you DoN't NEeD to sAy It AgaIN.
Understanding Pruno would have been a good idea..
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@@jetnut89 Congratulations, you got the joke.
Does absinthe make the heart grow fonder?
But does it make the heart go yonder
IDKHBTFM:)
I wonder and ponder
Is there a button I can wear with this?
It flips the heart upside down and then it wanders about the town...lol
I understand absinthe... I understand that the last time I had a lot of it I couldn't remember the rest of the night. I also understand why I couldn't leave the bathroom floor after I woke up the next morning. I didn't see any green fairies, but I did see some green stuff. It was mystical experience alright... The toilet and I went on a magical journey.
Uf haha. One of my mates got so wasted that I had to call an ambulance. They told that he had like 5 promiles 😅
I was half expecting that when Brian took the sip, a poorly edited green fairy appeared near him that looks suspiciously like Bill Doran...
Or Dresspants Robotman.
Or Santa. But Bill Doran has my vote.
I too think Bill Doran would be fun
Diamond Jim
Absinthe insanely raises heart rate (sometimes you'll feel like dying on a dance floor), but it's still one of my fav picks to start a party quickly (for example, you're late and everyone's already tipsy)
Dont' all alcohols increase heart rate?
@NoNsToPuH Yes
I love the routine of drinking Absinthe, the absinthe fountain, sugar water dripping down into the glass, I have a couple kinds of fountains and all kinds of absinthe glasses and the slotted spoons. I do this a couple times of year, mostly around this time of year, from thanksgiving to Christmas
"It's not up yet but i'm gonna get it up sooon."
"Did you hear that, ladies!?"
_Damn you..._
Sipping on straight Absinthe right now. I agree, there is definitely a reason it's diluted 1:4. It's absolutely POTENT. But extremely smooth, considering it's 130 proof. And quite sweet!
At 1:4 it’s like a licorice soft drink. Incredible
I like mine at around 1:2 on rocks, no sugar
Whiskey Vault call out! Bastards represent!
That callout touched my heart
WITH MAGNIFICENCE!
MAGNIFICENCE!
WITH MAGNIFICENCE!
Got a little fuzzy feeling when they mentioned the vault :)
With MAGNIFICENCE! \m/
Video idea!!!! "The Placebo Effect"
From heroin to a morning cup of coffee, placebo plays a huge role in how we perceive the effects of consuming drugs/food/drinks/and much more. I'd love to know more!
Absinthe Brian is my favourite. I'm so glad you guys made an absinthe video, because I've been wondering about this stuff for forever.
Just gotta say, *everything* , about this show and channel is extremely professional. Just for example, the camera work, like the cut's, the little pop-up info blocks, and just the dialogue. It's truly mind boggling to me that this channel isn't more popular. TH-cam really needs to fix their algorithm.
In all true honesty, I LOVE the taste of Absinthe straight. There is something mesmerizing with each shot. You always taste something different than before.
I don’t drink. Ever. I just really like Brian and Jason’s chemistry with Trevor. So I’m watching all the alcohol episodes.
I went to an absinthe bar with a few friends while studying in Paris, and that ended up being the best night of my summer abroad because we got a little loopy and had some of the best conversations.
They need to make a movie about these two
These two need a feature length movie; the Strange Brew of the Modern Age. :P
When I was in Paris last month I kept seeing ads at the train stations for Tequila Absinthe. It's called Desperados Absinto and was disappointed that I didn't get to try it before I flew to Rome. I thought it was a weird drink combo until I saw Hemp Energy drinks in Rome.
I'm going out on a limb here, but Tequila Absinthe sounds like a real world Forget-Me-Shot.
@@TheAttacker732 This is more than a shot, it's in a beer bottle.
@@Wynner3 well it's beer, tequila and absinthe. Desperados is Beer with tequila not just tequila sorry
So... Cbd extract is a sin but Litteral LSA is fine..very interesting
the damn things yellow. The GREEN fairy is YELLOW.
The drink! That I hold in my hand! Is gggggggaaarrish yellow! D:
Okay, I'm glad I'm not the only one seeing Yellow. Wtf, am I going color blind?
@@MuzikMan2014 nah they did say its absinthe *LIKE* so its not the actual thing. so its not processed the same way. similar but not the same.
Pernod's not even really similar to absinthe, to be honest.
Yes, but remember they also mentioned using things to get the green tint.
Haven’t watched you guys probably since this channel was made and I’ve been loving the content recently, I wish I came back sooner cause these videos are amazing to fall asleep to
Recently I've been going through a really hard time, contemplating death but I go and watch your video on this and your personal videos and you guys are the way I can calm down. So thank you so very much. Lots of love Frazer❤️
Hang in there bud, depression sucks, but you just gotta keep trying to break free of it.
I'm sorry to hear that. I've had similar struggles, if you need to talk please consider calling someone, or hell even the hotline.
Stay strong.
@@MrFlarespeed nice wording haha. Lol
Got me through it too. Stay strong friend. Remember it always gets better. I promise.
Keep it up, i hope things looks better for you now
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Glad our videos could provide some relief during your recovery!
Its cold and wet outside... but inside, theres a fire, blankets, and Modern Rogue. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Why did he serve Pernod and not Absinthe?
exactly, real absinthe is available in the states now, with the holy trinity intact.
@@lokimartin9686 you mean the Triforce
@@lokimartin9686 Are you sure? I thought anything containing thujone was still illegal to sell in the US.
Absinthe today is made in a way that virtually none of any of the potentially haucionagenic compounds in wormwood make it into the bottle. I would be very supprised if its even put in anymore and is just absinthe by name. Im pretty sure thujone can also be found in mugwort. A plant thats commonly found along the coastal region where i live. It reputedly makes an excelent flavour enhancer for meat dishes
@@steammachine3061 My comment was meant for the US only. Although the regulations on the quantity of thujone that can be used in Absinthe depend on the country/region, it's available in its original form across Europe and Canada.
6:47 i hear someone saying "No" but i cant see who's saying it my mind is in shambles the pieces are floating in an eternal limbo
It was used to make bathtub laudanum more palatable and that is why peeps were tripping balls and it was made illegal. And, in case you're wondering why absinthe specifically was used, it was because of its very very strong anise (among others) flavor that worked very effectively to mask the putrid flavor of the black market laudanum. And yes, that stuff was taken orally, nobody was mainlining it in the 1800.
Tried absinthe for the first time in germany this summer. Great mixed with passion fruit juice actually and the original water and sugar mix is also very refreshing
Pernod misses the deep charackter of Absinth. As an Absinthe drinker I feel sorry for you not getting to taste 100% Natural Chechz Absinth. Also it tastes rather sweet with moderately strong Anis notes than bitter.
Except the Czech Republic had no history of Absinthe until very recently and most of that stuff if poorly macerated. If you want absinthe that's close to the belle epoche drink I'd recommend Vieux Pontarlier, they use herbs from the Pontarlier region of France (where the best absinthe came from during the Belle Epoche) and one of the original alembic stills.
Yea. I’d definitely recommend some Swiss or French absinthe over Chech. If you are on a budget Kübler is some pretty good stuff.
Definitely! Go for swiss absinthe and please don't use a sugar cube... We usually drink it without in the region it's from. And one thing they should have done in the video is add some ice in the absinthe fountain.... Always go for nice and cold water (we used to have some bottles hidden close to the fountains for a quick absinthe in the region of Neuchatel).
The Kübler is a good recommendation if you wanna go cheap but if you can, I would personnally recommend Absinthe Le Chat by Willy Bovet, which is one of my favourite
I second this. Czech Absinthe is nothing like the french, swiss (or even good german) stuff. It´s sweet and always has anise in it. "Real" Absinthe should have no sugar added to it - it´s actually a bitter - and it doesnt need to have anise (thats why some Absithes don´t get cloudy when you add cold water). You guys should really try a Pontarlier. @mariusdire is definitely right about this! And the swiss "la bleue"? Nothing for starters imho but if you are into Absinthe get one.
There are literally hundreds of different Absinthe recipes. Even if you stick to a single, strict recipe, different batches will vary in flavor, strength and color (as with any liqueur) depending on the weather, the growing seasons for the herbs, and even how long it's been in the bottle.
It's as varied as wine, basically.
"You're about to degrease an engine with this stuff" I don't know why that cracked me up XD I can just picture a jump cut to Trevor in front of Brian's Jeep holding a bottle of absinthe getting ready to degrease that bitch
"I thought those were croutons" this along with the after you opening, the engine degreasing and the murder stories have made this not only the funniest and also my favorite mixology episode XD
I love absinthe. Often times when I have someone ordered Sambuca up, I try to get them to try a traditional absinthe cocktail. At least 3 of the regulars have switched from licorice to anise.
4:00. This is a misconception the "bathsalts" that make people eat other people are a group of synthetic stimulants (cathinones) not any kind of salt
Its not called bathsalts cause its actually a salt dumbfuck, it was just sold at first as "bath salts" so they could sell it without actually saying "cathinones"
We all know that absinthe makes the heart grow fonder
As an absinthe drinker, I would have liked this video a lot more if they actually found an absinthe subject matter expert. No offense, but that guy doesn't know his absinthe. That croutons comment completely made this video great for me! Lol.
So is lighting the sugar cube on fire good or not? This guy just told me it ruins the flavour but then dilutes it with water??
@@Shooteronly If you burn the sugar cube, you can give it a caramel, smoky flavor tint. To be honest though it does not usually break through the strong fennel and anise flavors. Also, depending on taste, a good dilution with water is about 50/50. Not to mention, you can pour the absinthe into the glass over the sugar cubes which enables them to be burned from the alcohol content before Ice cold water is added to gain the louche. It really makes very little difference in my opinion.
Yeah, that was how I got to know it. Pour a bit absinthe over the sugar cube and burn it that way. Thanks. @@wittfox
No offense to the makers of this video, but, I am with you 100%. I've been enjoying absinthe for several years. I'm no expert, but, sadly, this video should never have been made. I suppose the makers were just having a bit of fun. They completely miss the effects of Thujone. Even after several years, I've never had more than two absinthes in one evening, so I really don't know the effects of overindulging, and I am not interested in finding out. The effects of a moderate amount are actually quite subtle, but very different from other drinks. In fact, I find that the effects are overwhelmed if I drink some other alcoholic beverage, either before or after. Absinthe does put a person in a contemplative mood, and makes for very interesting conversation. The Thujone acts on GABA receptors.
I think the burning of the sugar cube was mainly practiced in areas near the Czech Republic and has been observed to a limited extent elsewhere. The only Bohemian absinthe that I've had was Mata Hari, which tastes more like Compari than the French absinthes I've had, so maybe burning the cube works better with that flavor profile. I don't add sugar at all.
For people who really want to know more about absinthe, check out a video called "History of Absinthe." You will understand a lot more than you got from this video.
Alright buddy. Traditional absinthe is not consumed with a ignited sugar cube. That is a Czech Republic thing. In French and Swiss service you use one of these , an Absinthe Fountain,
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And slowly drip water on top of a sugar cube to help take the bitterness from the absinthe down and to also dilute it. Or you can just drink the absinthe straight up, or just dilute without any sugar cube if you like the bitterness. I’ve worked at a bar in Austin that does Absinthe service and has a decent selection of imported Absinthe. Idk what the man said that wasn’t true about Absinthe?
An entire episode dedicated to a most refined, misunderstood treat. Excellent.
Just after Moulin Rouge got announced as coming to Broadway. Thanks Guys.
The person who makes the description really has their own fun under the radar 😂
I was so happy about getting privacy.com for "such and such" but it's only available to US Citizens. There are rogues all around the world Brian. Use your magical powers and help out the small guys
@@FrancisR420 Privacy requires both a valid US phone number and an address :(
The end made this episode for me.
Merph "What's the most dangerous thing you've ever drank?"
Brian "you're talking to someone who literally eats fire. So gasoline..."
M: "ok you got me, I thought I had a good one"
" Have you ever drunk absinthe from like the 1900s? Picasso drank it. OI!!! **clap clap** ABSYNF!!!!"- Aldous Snow [Get Him to the Greek]
Picasso probably drank the good stuff, from respectable brewers that kept their stills clean.
Conversely, Vincent Van Gogh was probably on a tight enough budget that he could only afford the cheap, copper salt-laden brands that literally made you hallucinate.
Freaking finally, Brian! Took you long enough :D Well done!
What would happen if you mixed malört (wormwood spirit), sambuca (anise liquor), and some finocchietto digestif (fennel liqueur)? Would you get a decent absinthe facsimile, or swill? I really love malört for the wormwood flavors so I'm intrigued by absinthe's holy trinity of flavors. Bitter, numbing, and reminiscent of the feeling that you want to fight your dad. MMM boy!
these guys are the bomb! especially with the lofi chillhop in the background
absinthe is just fancy everclear change my mind
@@angrypastabrewing r/woosh
@@ianthompson2802 you cant woosh someone if there is no joke. its just shit
@@ianthompson2802 imagine still "wooshing" people.. Dead meme
@@sirgeorgioalastrata4104 imagine commenting on a year old video
Been with this channel for a while and I love every video!
Thanks!
Thats okay, i didn't wanna sleep. Havent been watching the outtakes for the last hour or two..
so, I live in Argentina and recently had a shot of absinthe and immediately remembered the taste of a sweet called "media hora" (half an hour) that taste exactly equal to absinthe (minus the alcohol), it really is delightful
You guys are so fricking amazing. You got me into cigars, absinthe and more. Keep it going.
I've waited for this topic for forever since I subscribed.
hahaha, they talk about the uniqueness of Absinth for 8 minutes and then pour a glass of Anisée.
Are you guys serious?!?
When Brian busts up laughing, gets me every time. Makes me also laugh.
Yo the best part of this video was suddenly hearing L'Indecise and thinking I was accidentally tripping (it's on my LSD playlist, seemed an appropriate thought given the video subject also lol)
Truly the best channel out there!!!
Would Brian rather drink a glass of straight absinthe or a glass of soy sauce sopped up from the floor of a tent?
I just gagged
Wait, how long would it have been occupied lmao
I tried an absinthe mule, in my head it does not work, but it did. Absinthe and ginger beer is fantastic
Gaute J.H that's sounds amazing
Best Show ever! Stay awesome guys and keep doing what you are doing, cuz you're doing everything right! Modern Rogue Lifestyle
12:13 - Subtitles on reveals [Brian laughing]... And such a fine piratey, absinthe soaked, laugh it is!!! Arrrrhh
And one of the best Modern Rogue double entendres ever follows soon after where Brian does an about turn and leaves with his drink to go chat with Santa!
0:11 / not brian predicting nfts
Okay, super fucking late here, but your intro here literally PREDICTED the rise of NFTS. You could actually sell that five dollar gif.
Very good video. I absolutely agree that presentation of a spirit contributes to its overall experience. I believe that some of the mythology surrounding absinthe is a little founded in science. Your body absorbs water and glucose (sugar water "loosh") almost instantly, these are binded with the alcohol which can contribute to an instant drunk effect! At least that's how it was explained to me... More of the presentation probably.
not really.... but yes your body absorbs the glucose rather quickly, and then the alcohol only takes a little longer than that. so the combination of a rise in blood sugar levels and a rise in blood alcohol content could help create this 'instant drunk' effect, but there are no protein pumps for both sugar and alcohol, and glucose is a fairly neutral molecule so wouldn't react with a stable one such as alcohol.
Absinthe is my drink of choice when I go out. Surprisingly its really good with a splash of orange juice, especially Pernod; no sugar cube needed. Give it a shot.
I thought Pernod was pronounced pair-no, with the d being silent.
It is the D is silent
Watch the Blood and Sand episode, he also mispronounces “Islay”.
Remember. Austin, Texas. There are no silent letters.
That's Americans for you. They butcher languages including English lol.
Never believe those who say that absinthe must be diluted. The sensation of pure absinthe is one of the greatest feelings there are. The rich smell, the sharp taste, the unparalleled WARMTH coming down your throat and settling down in your stomach. And then the aftertaste kicks in, and it feels like being a small child being tucked in a warm bed.
Just drink it cold in shots. Rinse with water in a couple minutes, if the stuff is on the bitter side. But don't go any fancier, you'll miss the journey.
hey guys thanks for making this video, i love the stuff too (i'm even drinking it right now, and was before i saw this video released). however, there does need to be a clarification, it's not the sugar that makes it cloudy, just cold water, it's a reaction with the ingredients, and it's known as "the louche". further adendum to that point, to serve it with water is also, to louche it. and all that being said, i'm going to keep a link to this video very handy to send to people when they freakout when i say "i'm drinking absinthe".
Pastis is not Absinth but both contain anise.
Original Absinth (from the french jura mountains) is a very complex beverage in terms of ingredients and production. Its just that many producers use cheaper ingredients and alcohol to jump on that fashion for profit. Likewise it is not a "cocktail" for ordinary bars but requires a certain atmosphere/mood to experience its nature and complexity.
Oh man this was such an amazing episode. Love anything with Trevor in ot and there were so many good jabs from all of you. Would love to see Trevor teach a good egg nog.
I love their banter its so charming
It doesn’t get cloudy because of the sugar it’s bc of the water, the water should be ice cold, never burn your sugar unless you want to ruin the absinthe, it can be 3-5 parts water and sugar isn’t required.
It gets cloudy from the water mixing with the oils dissolved in the alcohol. Ouzo (and several others) does the same thing.
his absinth was ruined when he started not using absinth. He uses pastis in the video
You three guys make me smile. :)
Cannot believe they predicted nfts
Absinthe is in my top 3 favorite drinks.
Scotch is #1 Gin and Absinthe are tied for 2&3 Tequilla or Vodka for shots.
"Why did they make it illegal"
Question for the ages.
Sidhe I had always heard it was grape farmers/wine makers who lobbied to outlaw it. The story goes there was a blight one year that lead to super low yields and thus higher prices for wine. The poorer wine drinkers couldn't afford it so they went to absinthe which was already somewhat popular amongst certain artsy groups, but when grape harvests returned to normal, they didn't go back to purchasing wine. In an effort to get their customers back, wine makers started a smear campaign against absinthe and had it made it illegal. Quite similar to the Hearst story about making cannabis illegal.
Love this channel! Greetings from a fellow Texan in Germany
**high fives**
Absinthe and baby oil is a pretty good drink
DanroccAnimated what??????
Yes! Finally, I've been waiting for this to eventually come out
7:54 "See how green that is?"
That's piss yellow, my bros.
When I was in middle school, I remember I found some nudie mags from the 90s in the bathroom at my grandma's house (my uncle lived with them, and it was the bathroom closest to his room), and one of them had an article about absinthe. It talked about how the writer went and found some dudes who had bootleg or illegally imported absinthe or something, and how it made him all crazy for a day and he woke up with a hangover so bad he couldn't see out of one eye.
Y doesn't Jason drink anymore? He used to drink the drinks with brian but I cant remember the last time I saw him share these drinks with Brian
Well, in this case it's because of the licorice flavor, which is one of those things that if you hate it, you *fucking HATE* it.
Jason quit drinking I think a year or so ago.
Darkrunn Doomsday where did you hear this?
He is pregnant
@@thelocus9104 I think in one of the previous alcohol videos, maybe the one with the mead? He's not been drinking for awhile and sometimes it's been pointed out like "oh, yeah, you don't drink anymore, right"
There are some awesome classic french dishes that use pernod. It's awesome to cook with. Also fennel is the greatest, it's a vegetable, herb and spice all in one.
Jason " I thought those were croutons" Murphy
So either you're saying we need to get Jason and Brian on the Joe Rogan Experience, or we need to get Joe Rogan on an episode of The Modern Rogue.
This video encompasses everything great about the modern rogue.
When you watch the ad for extra modern rogue content but you dont like the actual product.
I love absinthe. I can drink it straight and a small sip will make my whole body warm. Very nice.
Murphy is very adult and handles himself while Brian always acts like a kid 😂
New Sub idk why I clicked on this and watched the whole thing...
But I'm glad I did. I like the vibe you guys have the energy the jokes everything.
Thanks, man. Welcome aboard.
me gonna turn 21 in a couple weeks: I'm on board
Watching this guys drinking alcohol just never gets old. Great episode!
They invented NFTs in the first minute.
I second the demo ranch crossover episode! Both your channels are hilarious and relatively close in location
Why does the title say absinthe when you drink pastis? They're not the same drink, this was created to circumvent the ban.
Huh?
holy crap I don't think I've ever been this early to a vid but I watch them all as soon as I see the notification you guys are amazing and your videos are genuinely funny and "educational" keep doing what you do
They kinda predicted NFTS and they were right.
Absinthe prepared properly is a delicious and refreshing drink. Very much enjoyed it with a friend of mine at uni who always had some. Didn't use it to get smashed- that's what the other drinks and drugs were for!
they freaking made nfts in 2018
In Hungary, we traditionally drink absinthe without the water and the sugar cube. We just pour it out into a shot glass, light the rim of the glass on fire, and then down the whole thing.
It's different with different cocktails that contain absinthe, of course, for example there's a thing called White Terror, that is basically absinthe, rum and... vodka, maybe? You put the sugar cube on a teaspoon, dunk it in the alcohol, put the teaspoon on top of the glass with the soaked sugar cube on it, and light the sugar cube on fire, wait till it caramelizes then dissolve it, and down it.
It's not Absinthe, its bohemian Absinth and has nothing to do with the real deal. It's most likely coloured vodka. You don't want your herbs to burn.
@@SneakyBadAssOG Technically it's alcohol fumes burning, but regardless, you may be right. Never paid close attention, to be honest, it's not really my thing.
70% alcohol though, that thing is mean.