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Tubi 60

Wonder if it's any relation to Sabra? Not sure it's being made anymore....
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One of the bigger questions surrounding this drink is, what exactly is in Tubi 60? The bottle clearly states that it is 38 percent alcohol, which could account for the hallucinogenic effect, but after that, it becomes more enigmatic, only claiming to be made of high-quality alcohol, lemon juice and spices – that sounds fairly mysterious, not really revealing any of the ingredients other than lemon juice. But based on its effects, it has been speculated that one of those spices is a plant known as Khat. It’s a natural stimulant that counteracts the usual depressant of alcohol, giving the drink that sense of alertness, even when fairly intoxicated, and also providing you the energy to go out and dance the night away.
 
One of the bigger questions surrounding this drink is, what exactly is in Tubi 60? The bottle clearly states that it is 38 percent alcohol, which could account for the hallucinogenic effect, but after that, it becomes more enigmatic, only claiming to be made of high-quality alcohol, lemon juice and spices – that sounds fairly mysterious, not really revealing any of the ingredients other than lemon juice. But based on its effects, it has been speculated that one of those spices is a plant known as Khat. It’s a natural stimulant that counteracts the usual depressant of alcohol, giving the drink that sense of alertness, even when fairly intoxicated, and also providing you the energy to go out and dance the night away.
Well, I really don't know. It came to my attention through a buddy who's daughter lives in Israel. The young lady enjoys it. I saw that it has very limited distribution in the US, and, you know, just thinking ...

Apparently, the brothers concocted the drink in their mom's kitchen; a garage band of alcoholic beverages. My buddy thinks he tried it but it was just a 'taste this' situation in the midst of a long evening, so his memory of it is unreliable:).

Where did the 'hallucinogenic' bit come from? I saw a comparison to a tequila sort of buzz but not hallucinogenic. I only looked at the website. I doubt the khat suggestion. Khat is considered a de facto controlled substance here.

Not a big deal in any case. I was just curious.
 
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