Dave and I were feeling artsy, so we decided to be like Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh and go absinthe tasting at Morton’s Steakhouse in Boca Raton.
Before I continue, let me answer your question as you are jumping off the couch reading this in delight. Yes, we are expanding the column into Boca Raton. Next we plan to take over the world, or at least the rest of Palm Beach County.
Morton’s had a tasting in a classy, secluded back room of four beverages featuring Pernod Absinthe, the first brand of absinthe. The restaurant plans to feature the drinks on their menu.
After the experience we had, I am sure Absinthe will make its reemergence back into restaurants.
That’s the thing with Absinthe, it is all about the experience. The liquor is 136 proof and green, so you do not want to chug the stuff.
For the straight absinthe, the bartender pours a measure of absinthe into a glass and places a sugar cube onto a flat perforated surface above the glass.
Then a fountain slowly, very slowly drips water onto the sugar cube to dissolve it. The sugar balances the alcohol. Louche is the clouding of the alcohol when the sugar hits the absinthe. Repeat that to your friends when you are out if you want to sound smart.
This was just the event that Palm Beach County needs more of, a classy environment with an incredibly unique drink.

***** five stars out of five.

Read more about this story in the April 8 issue of the Boynton Forum.