While old wives tales of absinthe's hallucinogenic effects have likely been greatly exaggerated over the years (the compound responsible for these supposed effects, thujone has been found to be ...

Made popular during the late nineteenth century, absinthe was the aphrodisiac of La Belle Époque. It was portrayed as a psychoactive drug and the alcoholic drink of choice among some of the greatest ...

A new study may end the century-old controversy over what ingredient in absinthe caused the exotic green aperitif’s supposed mind-altering effects and toxic side-effects when consumed to excess. In ...

Ah, the dreamy green goddess that is formally known as absinthe. The uniquely green liquor is readily associated with old European lore of wild shenanigans and floaty hallucinations, which made it an ...

This spoon is used to prepare absinthe, an alcoholic drink once believed to produce psychedelic effects. Historically, absinthe contained trace amounts of the chemical thujone, which acts as a GABAA ...

Absinthe bitters are a distinctive, intriguing, and often misunderstood ingredient in the world of mixology. Essentially, they are a concentrated form of traditional absinthe, a famed spirit known for ...

That Edgar Allan Poe abused alcohol regularly from his college days until his death at age 40 is of course well known, and described in many places including my recent post. What is less well ...

Many countries are embracing absinthe again, after nearly a century of shunning the alcoholic drink. Historically, absinthe, also known as the “Green Fairy,” was said to cause hallucinations.

It’s time to set the record straight on absinthe. Enough with the myths about green fairies and the fear about illegal swill. Absinthe is a delicious spirit with a rich history, end of story—er, make ...

Absinthe is a high-proof spirit crafted from a blend of herbs, including grand wormwood, green anise, and Florence fennel. It ...

Evan Rail’s “The Absinthe Forger” takes the reader on a picaresque tour through the world of vintage alcohol collectors in pursuit of a fraudster. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer is the ...