Absinthe
By: Anonymous

About

Absinthe, which is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage, is an anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as "grande wormwood". A favorite among nineteenth century artists, Absinthe is purported to have  mild hallucinogenic properties. Illegal in the United States and many other countries until recently, Absinthe is now legal and has become a popular drink once again.

Information
Translations: Absints, Absentas, Absint, Pelin, Absynt, Absint, चिरायता, Absinto, Абсент, Αψέντι, الأفسنتين شراب مسكر, 압생트, Absint, Absinth, 苦艾酒, Absenta, Absint, Absint, Assenzio, אבסינת, Absint, Пелен, アブサン, Absinth, Ajenjo, Абсент, Absintti, Абсент


Physical Description

Colors: green, colorless


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Strong licorice
Mouthfeel: Hot
Substitutes: Anis, Chartreuse


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december