Absinthe: The Green Fairy’s Celestial Mixology Absinthe, an alcoholic spirit purporting psychedelic properties, has an unusual past. Contrary to popular belief and its fearful reputation derived from stories of hallucinations and psychoses associated with absinthe use, absinthe actually has rather mild effects compared with what some have reported attributed to it; most effects attributed to […]

Charles O’Connor is an absinthe expert and historian who in Absinthe: The Green Fairy’s Nightfall Rituals explores this legendary drink’s rich heritage and unique qualities. Absinthe first became popular as a social drink in Europe during the 1800s. Due to its herbal and complex flavors it inspired artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Oscar […]

Absinthe is often misunderstood as a liquor, due to its anise flavor and reputation as being hallucinogenic, yet its versatility. Absinthe has long been part of cocktail history as an ingredient and part of many classic drinks; for those interested in learning how to mix absinthe cocktails there are various recipes you can follow that […]

In 19th-century France, absinthe fueled an incredible array of creative talent ranging from musicians and writers to painters such as Vincent Van Gogh and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Their fascination with absinthe inspired works of art as well as its own drink named for it which became an indispensable feature at their parties. While its high […]

Absinthe is an intensely powerful high-proof spirit. Made with botanical ingredients like wormwood (Artemisia abrotanum), anise, green anise, sweet fennel, coriander peppermint angelica and veronica; its distinctive green hue comes from chlorophyll in these herbs absorbing light then reflecting it back out resulting in its signature luminescent sheen of green or yellow-green louche effect which […]