Absinthe’s history mirrors the way it’s meant to be prepared: a mix of the misunderstood and the legitimately unusual. For most of its existence, the spirit has been slandered, ostracized and, in ...

When it comes to alcohol shrouded in mystery, it’s pretty tough to top absinthe. This wormwood and anise-flavored herbal spirit was illegal in the US from 1912 until 2007, when it was legalized with ...

Absinthe, an intense alcoholic spirit favored by artists such as Degas, Van Gogh and Hemingway, is making a comeback in the U.S. after being banned by the government for almost 100 years. Its rebirth ...

I’m adding one-to-one; you can add as much water as you like. Some people dilute it to an entire glass. Historically people would put in a certain amount of absinthe, a certain amount of sugar, and ...

Absinthe, often called “the green fairy,” is an emerald-hued spirit steeped in myth, history and allure. It has captured the imaginations of artists, writers and connoisseurs for centuries, becoming ...

A piece written while inebriating oneself with absinthe. Read on as Elise test-tastes these fabulous absinthes...with interesting results! For many years people have believed that wormwood, or ...

Pour 3/4 cup syrup into medium bowl. Mix in absinthe and lime juice for base. DO AHEAD Absinthe base can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. For each drink, fill cocktail shaker with crushed ...