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 ...

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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 ...

Absinthe is having a bit of a renaissance in London at the moment. Despite it being a good hundred years since the spirit’s last major boom, absinthe is popping up on cocktail menus all over the city.

It’s all Hallow’s Eve, and perhaps the most suited alcoholic pairing with October 31 is the bewitching absinthe. Especially if it’s black. Guy Rehorst, owner of Great Lakes Distillery, had been toying ...