Death in the Afternoon: Revisited |
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Death in the Afternoon: Revisited |
 Dec 10 2007, 10:08 PM
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 Newcomer  Group: Neophyte Posts: 13 Joined: 20-November 07 From: South Florida Member No.: 1,671  |
I know that DITAs have been discussed before but I thought to update some impressions.
Basically, Kübler + Martini & Rossi Asti = A very drinkable/enjoyable way to reach the upper stratosphere quick. Think "Mountain Dew strapped to a rocketship." A few friends and I indulged in 3 or 4 of these and then put on Fear and Loathing. Can't remember when I've had such a great (read: intoxicating) time. Just in case others have had bad experiences with other champagne brands/types, Asti is so far the hands-down best to use. Because let's face it, sometimes, just sometimes the French method needs a break. -Beau This post has been edited by beau_cauchemar: Dec 10 2007, 10:09 PM -------------------- |
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Dec 10 2007, 10:28 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 680 Joined: 9-December 06 From: Napa Valley, CA Member No.: 1,116 |
I have had good DITAs with semiseco cava before.
-------------------- The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It stands at the cradle of true art and true science. He to whom this feeling is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead, and his eyes are dimmed. -AE
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Dec 11 2007, 05:48 AM
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 Poseur, Third Class Group: Advisory Board Posts: 7,810 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Slap in the middle of Oklahoma Member No.: 447 |
I've enjoyed a couple DITA's and that was fine for me.
<----------Lightweight 
-------------------- Beige, I think I'll paint the ceiling beige.
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Dec 11 2007, 08:09 AM
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 Intoxicologist Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,303 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Oregon Member No.: 142 |
When I feel like having just one drink (and want max effect) DITA's are a nice!
-------------------- "Reality is a crutch for people who can't enjoy absinthe."
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Dec 11 2007, 08:21 AM
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Really Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,996 Joined: 27-December 06 Member No.: 1,144 |
Toro Negro=bad, Freixenet=bad. Asti=good, Gran Cinzano=good, Igristoje=good. Any absinthe is ok with.
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Dec 11 2007, 09:05 AM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 171 Joined: 9-July 07 Member No.: 1,475 |
Can't remember the champagne, but I tried it once and it was absolutely vile.
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Dec 11 2007, 09:13 AM
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 Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,775 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
My feeling, too. Maggie sez DITAs need cheap bubbly. The Asti is probably a good bet but I haven't had a sip of one that I was willing to follow with another sip. I think I'll hang with the cold spring water.
-------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
The Alembic. Ridge. |
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Dec 11 2007, 09:15 AM
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 Floccinaucinihilipilificator Extraordinaire  Group: Silver Member Posts: 4,504 Joined: 20-August 06 From: Birmingham, Alabama Member No.: 775 |
Funny thing is I've still never had a DITA. Since I never buy champagne anyway, after reading people's reports I haven't been curious enough to pick any up to try a DITA.
-------------------- Throng of Shoggoths: Brutal, Psychedelic Doom-Metal
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Dec 11 2007, 10:21 AM
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 Now with less gall. Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,674 Joined: 26-July 06 From: The OC Member No.: 730 |
I love champagne. I love absinthe. I still don't like mixing the two together.
-------------------- Nothing is simpler than to complete pictures in a superficial sense. Never does one lie so cleverly as then. - Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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Dec 11 2007, 10:59 AM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 256 Joined: 7-September 05 From: The Middle of the Sea Member No.: 157 |
I just finished "Death in the Afternoon" two nights ago and found it an interesting read.
Have yet to try the drink. |
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Dec 11 2007, 01:39 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 348 Joined: 19-June 06 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 670 |
If you're using a drier champagne, a pinch of superfine sugar doesn't hurt.
edit - ...and yeah, not a cocktail to have if you are planning on driving. BTW, it is also another of the cocktails sometimes referred to as a "Corpse Reviver." According to Colin Field's "Cocktails of the Ritz Paris" invented by Frank Meier at that bar during his tenure there. ~Erik -------------------- Erik Ellestad
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Dec 11 2007, 04:29 PM
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 Hooch Essence Group: Advisory Board Posts: 2,659 Joined: 18-September 06 From: Site of the 1904 World's Fair Member No.: 854 |
In my study and pursuit of the perfect DITA I have found that dry sparklers lead to a vile concoction, while a semi-sweet to sweet sparkler makes the drink a highly enjoyable beverage, which has in one instance led to my clutching the toilet and crying, but I digress.
My sparkling recommendations are to find a cheap bubbly (Ballatore or Asti Spumante, Cooks) that is at least semi-sweet to full on sweet (read Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec, or Doux on the label). If you want to go for something a little more fancy that is still sweet enough for the drink to work, I highly recommend Saracco Moscato d'Asti. It runs about $17 a bottle, but it makes the best high class DITA around. And when you're paying top $ for the absinthe in it, why not splurge a little for the sparkling that makes up most of the drink? 
-------------------- Temperance, like chastity, is its own punishment. ~Four Vines "The Peasant"
Ça descend la gorge comme le bébé Jésus en culottes de velours. That's investment hooch! ~My eccentric neighbor |
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Dec 11 2007, 07:02 PM
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 Wise Woman in Training Group: Advisory Board Posts: 2,276 Joined: 5-February 06 From: Montana Member No.: 469 |
QUOTE ...Maggie sez DITAs need cheap bubbly....  I didn't say cheap! I said sweet! Like me. QUOTE In my study and pursuit of the perfect DITA I have found that dry sparklers lead to a vile concoction, while a semi-sweet to sweet sparkler makes the drink a highly enjoyable beverage, which has in one instance led to my clutching the toilet and crying, but I digress. What she said. I'm glad I only fell in the juniper bushes and lost my favorite sunglasses. I think I got off easier than the Doc. 
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Dec 12 2007, 01:59 AM
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 Who dat who say who dat, who say who dat?!? Group: Absinthiste Posts: 3,625 Joined: 7-November 06 From: Born in D.C., raised in Chicago, colleged then worked in NOLA for awhile before migrating to Charlotte and now, living in Arlington. Member No.: 992 |
QUOTE (jcbphd @ Dec 11 2007, 07:29 PM)  In my study and pursuit of the perfect DITA I have found that dry sparklers lead to a vile concoction, while a semi-sweet to sweet sparkler makes the drink a highly enjoyable beverage And when you're paying top $ for the absinthe in it, why not splurge a little for the sparkling that makes up most of the drink? What Doc, said said. -------------------- "I read an article recently on the dangers of heavy drinking..
Scared the shit out of me. So, that's it! After today, no more reading." |
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Dec 12 2007, 08:43 PM
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Hooch Essence Group: Advisory Board Posts: 2,659 Joined: 18-September 06 From: Site of the 1904 World's Fair Member No.: 854 |
What are you doing up at 3:59am!?!
BTW, in the name of full disclosure on the impact of excessive DITA ingestion on one's physical and mental state, the SO has asked that I add the following warning: Ingesting more than 3 DITAs in an evening can result in laying on the bathroom floor while one's adorable little doggy takes advantage of one's leg, arm, head, etc. Also, you may find yourself asking for sweet death the following morning. -------------------- Temperance, like chastity, is its own punishment. ~Four Vines "The Peasant"
Ça descend la gorge comme le bébé Jésus en culottes de velours. That's investment hooch! ~My eccentric neighbor |
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Dec 13 2007, 02:12 AM
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Newcomer Group: Neophyte Posts: 13 Joined: 20-November 07 From: South Florida Member No.: 1,671 |
QUOTE (jcbphd @ Dec 12 2007, 11:43 PM) What are you doing up at 3:59am!?! BTW, in the name of full disclosure on the impact of excessive DITA ingestion on one's physical and mental state, the SO has asked that I add the following warning: Ingesting more than 3 DITAs in an evening can result in laying on the bathroom floor while one's adorable little doggy takes advantage of one's leg, arm, head, etc. Also, you may find yourself asking for sweet death the following morning. First, if that time reference was in regards to me, the answer is because I am an overnight security guard with a lot of free internet time  Secondly, I do not understand this *common* inability to handle DITAs. I'm not trying to boast and am certainly not the fraternity type but I enjoyed 3 DITAs and 2 french methods in a matter of 4-5 hours and felt great the whole time. The next morning? My cold was still there (not a surprise) but woke up without hardly a hint of a hangover. You guys must be louching with meds and not sugar... just kidding -Beau P.S. Another fellow NIN (fixedspiral) is always nice to see. Looking forward to the YZ followup. -------------------- |
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Dec 13 2007, 04:14 AM
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Who dat who say who dat, who say who dat?!? Group: Absinthiste Posts: 3,625 Joined: 7-November 06 From: Born in D.C., raised in Chicago, colleged then worked in NOLA for awhile before migrating to Charlotte and now, living in Arlington. Member No.: 992 |
Hey, Beau. She was referring to me. No worries, still the same.
Happy Holidays! -------------------- "I read an article recently on the dangers of heavy drinking..
Scared the shit out of me. So, that's it! After today, no more reading." |
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Dec 15 2007, 05:43 PM
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Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 61 Joined: 28-December 06 From: DE Member No.: 1,146 |
Well,
I took the advice and bought some Asti which is sweet. So far I tried it with CLB wine base and it was pretty good. Now, I'm drinking it with the Marteau and it is incredible!!  I guarantee if you use the Marteau you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Hiram! I used Sant'Orsola Asti. Next, I'm going to try Sant'Orsola Brachetto D'acqui (which is red with the La Maitresse Rouge. Thanks for all the advice everyone!!
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Dec 15 2007, 10:21 PM
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Hooch Essence Group: Advisory Board Posts: 2,659 Joined: 18-September 06 From: Site of the 1904 World's Fair Member No.: 854 |
Glad to hear you liked them. The better the absinthe, the better the DITA. I figured that out when I used the original Doubs to make one.
-------------------- Temperance, like chastity, is its own punishment. ~Four Vines "The Peasant"
Ça descend la gorge comme le bébé Jésus en culottes de velours. That's investment hooch! ~My eccentric neighbor |
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Dec 16 2007, 07:49 AM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 123 Joined: 4-February 06 From: Southeast sweden Member No.: 465 |
I really do not enjoy the DITA. Tried once with Asti Martini but had to sink it. As T73 I prefer to mix my absinthe with spring water.
-------------------- Half as efficient, twice as deadly ;)
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Jan 31 2008, 01:34 PM
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 a wierd one Group: Absintheur Posts: 828 Joined: 9-November 07 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 1,651 |
-------------------- Gren mwe fret!
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Jan 31 2008, 03:35 PM
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 Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 474 Joined: 30-November 05 From: The Frozen Tundra Member No.: 318 |
I'm surprised that so many people don't like them. I found it surreal, nothing like what I expected. The type of champagne we used escapes me right now, but I know it was Spanish, sweet, inexpensive and I think it was pink. You guys make me thirsty.
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Jan 31 2008, 08:57 PM
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 Newcomer Group: Neophyte Posts: 33 Joined: 18-December 07 Member No.: 1,740 |
As an absinthe n00b, the idea of mixing it with anything other than ice water to me is scandalous... though it does kinda sound interesting.
I can just imagine how it tastes on the rebound though... 
-------------------- "Smells like cheese!"
"Big black nemesis, parthenogenesis, no one move a muscle as the dead come home" "I would love to stay and chat but...you're a total bitch" |
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Jan 31 2008, 09:05 PM
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 Advanced 'member'... Group: Content Team Posts: 1,087 Joined: 12-September 05 Member No.: 165 |
I prefer it with cava, but it is just fine with asti.
-------------------- "Here's to the corkscrew - a useful key to unlock the storehouse of wit, the treasury of laughter, the front door of fellowship, and the gate of pleasant folly." - W.E.P. French
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Feb 3 2008, 11:25 AM
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 Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 311 Joined: 10-September 06 From: Victoria, BC Member No.: 831 |
Un grand Tremblement de Terre?
I just happen to have a bottle of Asti in the fridge and Kübler. Super Bowl Sunday in BC? Hmmm... -------------------- Ajenjo de la bebida para el Duende
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Feb 3 2008, 12:21 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Absintheur Posts: 1,342 Joined: 2-January 08 From: Glenside, PA Member No.: 1,778 |
QUOTE (cowbwoy @ Jan 31 2008, 04:34 PM) Looks like a waste of Marteau to me. |
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Feb 3 2008, 01:21 PM
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 Exigez le mot Turkey Group: Absintheur Posts: 2,014 Joined: 16-October 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 209 |
Death in the Afternoon
The official drink of the New York Giants. -------------------- "I'm always amused when a member incorporates a quote from another member into their signature." - fpb
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Feb 3 2008, 04:42 PM
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Hooch Essence Group: Advisory Board Posts: 2,659 Joined: 18-September 06 From: Site of the 1904 World's Fair Member No.: 854 |
Cowbwoy, what do you think of the Risque? I've heard it is on the sweeter side (perfect for a DITA), but I'm wondering how it rates in general.
-------------------- Temperance, like chastity, is its own punishment. ~Four Vines "The Peasant"
Ça descend la gorge comme le bébé Jésus en culottes de velours. That's investment hooch! ~My eccentric neighbor |
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Feb 3 2008, 07:03 PM
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Mon nom est T73 Group: Advisory Board Posts: 11,775 Joined: 3-January 06 From: Montana Member No.: 371 |
QUOTE (Wild Bill Turkey @ Feb 3 2008, 02:21 PM) Death in the Afternoon The official drink of the New York Giants. Sorry WBT. I hate those bastids and their cheatin' coach, too. -------------------- "There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one's life and the amount of silliness they allow into it!" ~ I know, I have done studies.
The Alembic. Ridge. |
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Feb 4 2008, 10:09 AM
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Member Group: Absinthiste Posts: 311 Joined: 10-September 06 From: Victoria, BC Member No.: 831 |
Go Pats.
-------------------- Ajenjo de la bebida para el Duende
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