Absinthe an
anise-flavored
spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb
Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as "grande
wormwood," together with
green anise and
sweet fennel. Abisnthe traditionally has a natural green colour but can also be colourless. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as "
la fée verte" (the "green fairy" in French). Absinthe has been portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug.
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Anise |
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Wormwood |
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Fennel |
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Dare you sip the "fire water?" |
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