The Green Fairy: An Introduction to Absinthe

Referred to in historical French writings as “La Fée Verte” (The Green Fairy), Absinthe is one of the most mysterious and forbidden spirits in the history of the world. The liquid is defined as a high-proof spirit that is flavored with anise and contains wormwood. It is often thought that wormwood is the reason absinthe was thought to have almost hallucinogenic qualities. It turns out…

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