The American hip-hop duo, Andre 3000 and Big Boi, celebrated the release of their new album 'Idlewild' with a glitzy party held on a 61-foot cruise liner on Wednesday night (26.07.06).
At the bash they knocked back super-strong Absinthe, an alcoholic drink which was banned in America in 1915.
Big Boi ignored the recommended limit of just two shots and downed a staggering eight.
He said: "This stuff is illegal back home. I can't get enough of it." The strong green spirit - portrayed in the film 'Moulin Rouge' as a green fairy played by Kylie Minogue - was banned in many countries because of its dangerously addictive nature and high alcohol content.
Outkast, whose hits include 'Ms Jackson' and 'Hey Ya!' - took over world famous tourist attraction the London Eye to launch their album before attending the party on the Silver Sturgeon cruiser.
They became the first band to launch a record on the giant Ferris wheel and they played tracks in all 28 pods.
The LP, released August 21, accompanies Outkast's film of the same name, which is released on September 8.