Mention absinthe in casual conversation and you are likely to receive varied reactions – some might talk of hallucinations; while others might claim it’s dangerous and leads to drunken madness. Unfortunately, however, the reality of absinthe is more nuanced: as a green herbal liquor it has been blamed for everything from silly drunkenness and murder […]

Absinthe: the Green Elixir of Creativity Absinthe has been an iconic beverage in Europe since at least the 1790s, though its exact roots remain obscure. Pierre Ordinaire may have first created absinthe as a patent medicine during this era in Couvet, Switzerland. Once created, this elixir was sold as a cure for various ails including […]

Absinthe may have an unfavorable reputation (blame Oscar Wilde or Baz Luhrman for this!), but its beauty and herbal spiceiness cannot be denied. Furthermore, absinthe can serve as an exceptional base for cocktails that add unique twists to classic recipes–ranging from lemon-based sours and champagne cocktails to even surprisingly boozy New Orleans drinks! While some […]

Absinthe (pronounced ab-shinth) is a high-alcohol spirit with its signature bitter anise flavor and mix of medicinal and culinary herbs, most notably Artemisia absinthium or Wormwood which boasts both medicinal and hallucinogenic properties. Though absinthe is extremely potency liquor with 45-74% ABV or 148-159 proof, most individuals who drink it do not experience any psychotropic […]

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