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Nachdem ich gestern vegebens versuchte meine Freundin als Opfergabe auf Xunantunich anzupreisen, blieb nur noch die Flucht in den Alkoholrausch, letzte Woche starb die Direktorin der lokalen Schule, was ja eigentlich kein Grund zum Feiern ist, eine sehr hoch angesehene Person hier im Ort, dennoch war die traditionelle Trauerfeier ein spannendes Erlebniss. Bitters (Belizeans also mix rum with roots and herbal extracts in a privately produced drink called "bitters". Bitters can be prepared with gin, vodka or simply water, but the most commonly used liquor employed to extract the "medicinal" qualities of the herbs is rum. Each bitters drinker prefers his own blend that he usually prepares himself. After gathering the appropriate roots and herbs in a bottle, extra strong rum (over-proof, usually 150 or higher) is poured in and allowed to sit for at least 24 hours. Drinking this blend straight may be dangerous for novices, but mixed with other juices, extracts, or milk cuts its strength and adds to its flavor. Bitters can also be prepared with rums with a lower alcohol content and drank straight. This is not a beverage well known to tourists, but if you would like to try a purely local treat, ask a Belizean where to find some bitters.)© nannte sich der Drink der Stunde. Eine großartige Nacht. Jetzt nach dem Spiegelei werden die Kopfschmerzen weggedartet.