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Famous Absintheurs
Absinthe has long been associated with artists, writers, and intellectuals who were drawn to its purported mind-altering effects and its....


Absinthe in the Silver Screen
Absinthe, often referred to as "the green fairy," has a mystique that has made it a captivating element in various films. Its reputation...


Where to Drink Absinthe in New Orleans
The New Orleans Storyville Museums offers you a comprehensive guide to the best places in New Orleans to experience absinthe...


March 5th: National Absinthe Day
On Wednesday, March 5, raise a glass in honor of National Absinthe Day, celebrating the iconic green spirit. This distilled liquor...


Absinthe Origins: The Sazerac
In 1838, Antoine Amédée Peychaud, a New Orleans apothecary owner, delighted friends with a unique brandy toddy crafted from a popular....


Absinthe Cocktails
Absinthe is a unique cocktail ingredient, sometimes serving as the main base spirit in certain drinks, while in others, it’s used in just...


How To Drink Absinthe
No spirit carries as much intrigue as absinthe. Known as the "Green Fairy," this black licorice-flavored liqueur has been shrouded in....


What is Absinthe?
Absinthe is a botanical spirit crafted from a blend of ingredients, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood)...


Top 10 Things to Know About Absinthe
Absinthe is a potent spirit celebrated for its vibrant green hue and distinctive anise flavor. With an alcohol content typically....


The History of Absinthe
Absinthe's origins can be traced to the late 1700s in Switzerland. It is believed that Dr. Pierre Ordinaire, a French doctor...


Ode to Absinthe: An Original Poem
Le Fée Verte - "The Green Fairy"
Like milky moondust,
bitter, pale and green,
absinthe swims through
the veins of old New Orleans.


La Fée Verte - An Excerpt from "Through the Vieux Finder"
The spirit world encompasses New Orleanians. Spirits haunt, spirits consume, spirits flow like the mighty current of the Mississippi.....
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