Absinthe
Learn the basics of this "magic" drink
Absinthe, which is known around the world by many different names, is a green alcoholic drink. Because of its distinct green color, one of the most common nicknames for absinthe is "The Green Fairy." This nickname originally came from the English translation of the French nickname for absinthe, La Fee Verte.
As you can see from the single story above, absinthe history is remarkably rich. The story of absinthe can be traced all the way back to the end of the eighteenth century. Absinthe was originally invented by a French doctor named Pierre Ordinaire as a remedy for his patients. Dr. Ordinaire created absinthe by distilling wormwood (a native European plant) and other herbs in an alcoholic base.
Although absinthe was created at the end of the eighteenth century, it took a little more than fifty years for the drink to truly gain popularity. By the end of the nineteenth century, absinthe could be found throughout European cafes. It was commonly used by artists and writers as a source of inspiration.
Despite the fact that it absinthe was banned in many countries throughout the twentieth century, it is still available in most countries around the world that allow the sale of alcohol. Even though the United States is the major exception to this rule, absinthe can still be obtained through the internet or in a small amount of locations throughout the United States.