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  • A bottle I saw in Amsterdam

    In a bar, saw this bottle on a back wall, it appeared to have some sort of lizard in it, anyone know what the heck it is???


  • #2
    I had some of this at a Chinese eatery in Barcelona. Yes it is a lizard, you have to watch out for bits of lizard getting in your glass, very powerful stuff!!
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    • #3
      Lizard, eh. What exactly does it contribute to the brew?

      We get some tequila here in the states called Mezcal that has a worm in the bottom of the bottle. According to a Mexican myth, the worm purportedly has aphrodisiac qualities. In my (misguided) youth I once won an "eat the worm" contest sponsored by a tavern. I ate 18 of these guys. Well, 17 and a half really, as I just couldn't down the last bit of one. :munching_

      I can't attest to the aphrodisiac part (as I was in a drunken stupor at the time, and "performance" was not an option) but I did come away with $100 for winning the contest.

      mezcal.jpg
      Steve

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      • #4
        Eee-yukk to both lizard and worm. You deserved more than 100 dollars for that Steve.
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        • #5
          $100 bought a lot more back then than it does now.
          Steve

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          • #6
            Thanks Richard

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            • #7
              There's an idea - Wine No.1 with a tortoise in it
              Pete the Instructor

              It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba

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              • #8
                Originally posted by NorthernWiner View Post
                Lizard, eh. What exactly does it contribute to the brew?

                We get some tequila here in the states called Mezcal that has a worm in the bottom of the bottle. According to a Mexican myth, the worm purportedly has aphrodisiac qualities. In my (misguided) youth I once won an "eat the worm" contest sponsored by a tavern. I ate 18 of these guys. Well, 17 and a half really, as I just couldn't down the last bit of one. :munching_

                I can't attest to the aphrodisiac part (as I was in a drunken stupor at the time, and "performance" was not an option) but I did come away with $100 for winning the contest.

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                Is that in anyway related to Mescaline?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Pronay View Post
                  Is that in anyway related to Mescaline?
                  No, but you had me curious, so I did some research. Mezcal comes from the word mexcalli, which is the Aztec name for the agave plant, from which Tequila is made. Mescaline comes from the peyote cactus. The words are apparently related, but the substances aren't.
                  Steve

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                  • #10
                    Ah right, cheers NW

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by goldseal View Post
                      There's an idea - Wine No.1 with a tortoise in it
                      A 'naked' one I assume?
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                      • #12
                        Hejie Jiu (lizard wine) Lizards from Guangxi, antler, ginseng & various precious Chinese herbs immersed pure distilled rice wine. Daily consumption in small moderation help strengthen blood cells and refresh the body. (supposedly) would be my guess

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Mamgiowl View Post
                          A 'naked' one I assume?
                          No! That would be cruel.
                          Pete the Instructor

                          It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba

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                          • #14
                            tortoise sized speedo's then?
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by goldseal View Post
                              No! That would be cruel.
                              How're you going to get the shell in the bottle then? Piece of string pulled tight aint going to work, that's for sure
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