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- Originated in Switzerland
- Called "the green fairy"
- 45%-75% alcohol by volume
- Typically diluted with water
- Distilled from fennel, anise and wormwood
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Absinthe is a green, anise-flavored alcoholic spirit that was popular among bohemian Parisian artists in the late 19th and early 20th century. Absinthe was banned in the United States until 2007 when it became available for the first time since 1910.
One of the key ingredients in absinthe is wormwood, which contains the chemical thujone. Thujone was once believed to be highly addictive and cause psychotropic hallucinations. However, the hallucinogenic properties of absinthe have been highly exaggerated and no proof exists that is more harmful or addictive than any other alcoholic beverage.
Though still illegal to produce or sell, it is now legal to possess and drink absinthe in the U.S.
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Absinthe Questions
What is Absinthe? 11 AnswersAbsinthe is a drink brewed with wormwood. There are myths about it being hallucinogenic, and people often speak of it as a drug, and speak of being "on absinthe... read more
Where does one get a hold of Absinthe? 1 AnswerYou can make it yourself. I am a homebrewer and I see these kits on ebay all the time. I have never used one or know anyone else who has. However you can look a... read more
Does Absinthe really cause hallucinations or is that just a myth? 4 AnswersIt's just a myth arising from incorrect data that connected thujone (a chemical used in small quantities in absinthe) to THC, the active chemical in marijuana. ... read more
Does anyone know where I can buy an absinthe spoon in NYC? 1 AnswerI don't know of anyplace in the city, but I've had a good experience ordering from these guys online: http://absinthespoon.com/absinthe_spoons.html read more
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Absinthe Brands
- Note: The links in this section are to sites that require the user to be of legal drinking age to enter.
- Lucid Absinthe Supérieure
- Alandia
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Absinthe Junk is playing the Elbo Room, Chicago, Jan 16. SCDites if you're not there I'm trudging through the snow and kicking your ass. <3
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Drink Up! Alameda distiller helps make absinthe legitimate again http://bit.ly/7Zj3Az
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just painted my nails a color called "absinthe makes the heart"...can't decide if it looks pretty or like vomit. hmmmmm.
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I don't just get two thanksgivings with my moms parents & my dads parents.. But I also get another with my man's mom! Eep! Oh! & absinthe!!
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@zerocoooool absinthe breath
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