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absinthes
Absinthe is a highly alcoholic, anise-flavored spirit traditionally made with wormwood, anise, and fennel — famous for its vivid green color, intense herbal bitterness, and historical association with artists and bohemians in 19th-century Paris. Though once banned in many countries due to fears about thujone (a compound in wormwood), modern absinthe is regulated and safe when consumed responsibly.
He carefully dripped cold water through a sugar cube onto his absinthe using a traditional slotted spoon.
Absinthe has a distinctive licorice-like aroma and a complex, bitter-sweet finish.
The museum displayed an antique absinthe fountain alongside vintage glasses and spoons.
Despite its mystique, most contemporary absinthe contains only trace amounts of thujone and is no more dangerous than other high-proof spirits.
She ordered a classic absinthe cocktail called 'Sazerac' at the speakeasy-style bar.
absinthium
Comes from Latin 'absinthium', meaning 'wormwood' — a bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium) native to Europe and the Middle East. The Latin term itself derives from Ancient Greek 'apsínthion', likely of pre-Greek origin, referring specifically to the plant used for its medicinal and psychoactive properties. Examples include absinthe, absinthial, absinthiate.