Absinthe: Round Two

Last night I had what I like to call a "Bonus Night." An unplanned night off in addition to my usual two, where I don't have to be productive if I don't feel like it. I thought I'd get in some quality WoW time and form a second opinion on Absinthe. I was hopeful that the Green Fairy would impress me more than it had initially. My opinion was certainly changed...

Over the course of probably four hours I had two tumbler-fulls. Almost immediately I started to get a headache. Not the usual kind from drinking, the one all the way in the back of your head. It was right up front, pulsing and sharp, in the middle of my forehead. And it stayed there the whole time. I stayed as true to the recipe as I could, but I was also trying to drink quickly. I simplified the process by just dumping the sugar cube into the glass and mixing it up with a spoon. No difference in taste, so that's a plus.

So, did I get drunk? Not really. True to legend, my body felt a little drunk, but my mind was clear. Clearly in pain, that is. If you can handle the taste long-term, and don't mind a headache like a brain-stab, then give Absinthe a try. That being said, I think everyone should try it at least once, just to say they have. It's a drink from olden times, and like all history, it's better if experienced firsthand.