Considering its antiquity, it is surprising that alcohol can still stimulate controversy about its social role. Historical study of the alcohol scare in this case the absinthe paranoia of the 19th ...

Absinthe may be one of the most misunderstood spirits. While some people insist it tastes like black licorice, others maintain it's far more complex with fresh and herbaceous hints of fennel and anise ...

As with every variety of alcoholic spirit, it should hardly come as a surprise that absinthe has its own national holiday. With an entire day dedicated to the infamous green beverage that was banned ...

Absinthe bitters are a distinctive, intriguing, and often misunderstood ingredient in the world of mixology. Essentially, they are a concentrated form of traditional absinthe, a famed spirit known for ...

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Composite image of a bottle of absinthe with two cocktails - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty When it comes to different types of liquors, there are none that are as perhaps widely condemned and ...

Editor's note: This article originally posted on the San Francisco Examiner. Click here for more culture reporting at sfexaminer.com In my recent journey to find and make the best cocktails in San ...

Absinthe – that high-proof spirit with the mysterious lore and liquorice taste people either love or detest. It’s gotten easier to love, though, with distillers making high-quality versions ever since ...

Follow this author to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings How to drink it: Straight up, with some sugar (to make it less bitter) or in ...