The Green Fairy aka Absinthe

[raist1in]

From WikipediaTraditionally, absinthe is poured into a glass over which a specially designed slotted spoon is placed. A sugar cube is then deposited in the bowl of the spoon. Ice-cold water is poured or dripped over the sugar until the drink is diluted 3:1 to 5:1. During this process, the components that are not soluble in water, mainly those from

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[weepingartiste]

it really depends on what type of absinthe you drink, the alcohol content and amount of wormwood they put inside all plays a part in creating the green fairy effect. and if you drank it in singapore, i figure the alcohol content would be on the lower end.

[into_the_wild]

people prefer it to be more visual hence the flames in the drink! lol.
think the one you drank was 80% alcohol. There's 40%, 60% and 80%.

[darkobsidian]

1.5 shots won't do the trick especially if you have diluted it 5 to 1. Usually by the 3rd glass (not shot glasses) you will feel its effect. Its not the same feeling as having too much wine....its rather pleasant. I still have 3/4 of the Le Fee (http://www.lafeeabsinthe.com/index.php) with me. An excellent Parisian absinthe....the Czech republic has very cheap absinthe but its tastes vile.