The misunderstood spirit has a long history. When enjoyed the proper way, it’s absolutely delicious. “On both continents, absinthe became widely viewed as an icon of Parisian bohemian culture, reviled ...

POPULAR LORE HAS IT that absinthe, the potent wormwood-flavored alcohol, causes hallucinations, epileptic-like attacks, and bouts of madness for those who drink it. Scientists studying absinthe in ...

Pour the absinthe, sugar (the quantity will need to be adjusted according to the brand of absinthe, as they vary greatly in sweetness), and the water into a blender. Blend for a moment to dissolve the ...