I like the Violet Hour for its Chartreuse flight and private reserves, but I love the Violet Hour for its absinthe offerings.

As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink.

Absinthe’s status as an illicit substance—combined with its direct link to impressionist art—helped fuel the popular misconception that absinthe was a dangerous psychoactive substance with ...

Made with wormwood, anise, fennel and a concoction of other potent herbs, absinthe originated in Switzerland in the 18th century as a "medicinal elixir", said Ellie McDonald in The Times.

Absinthe, often called "the green fairy," is steeped in history, myth and mystique, making it one of the most intriguing beverages ever created.

Evan Rail's book is an exploration into the mysterious world of absinthe production and collection as well as an investigation into whether vintage bottles were forged.

Absinthe, the green coloured aperitif, became legendary in late 19th century Paris thanks to its consumption by Bohemian artists such as Edgar Degas (1834-1917), Henri Marie Raymond de ...

Learn about how to drink absinthe, an overproof spirit made from medicinal and culinary herbs, plants, and flowers steeped. Learn how to drink absinthe in cocktails like a Sazerac, or Corpse Reviver.

Absinthe may have contributed to Edgar Allan Poe's symptoms in his search for artificial excitement.

Download this Glass Bottle Of Absinthe Label For Retro Poster Engraved Hand Drawn Vintage Sketch Woodcut Style vector illustration now. And search more of iStock's library of royalty-free vector art ...