Have you caught a glimpse of the Green Fairy? She dances around revealing magic and a touch of madness as she goes. She has inspired paintings with poetry and a moral panic that has tarnished her reputation for over a century. Her name is Absinthe and she is often misunderstood.
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The Truth About ABSINTHE: Just a Money Ploy for Tourists?
There’s no doubt that the green bittersweet drink flavored with herbs like anise and wormwood is high in alcohol. But absinthe has developed a reputation that transcends even the most alcoholic beverages. It’s often placed in a class by itself outside the reach of similarly high-proof spirits like Everclear or moonshine. Some have even considered the drink more of a hallucinogen like LSD: absinthe drinkers have long maintained that it can alter the mind or put a person in a stupor—think of the lonely woman in Edgar Degas’ “In a Cafe.” But can absinthe actually cause its drinkers to hallucinate? The short answer is no. The longer answer is no and it never has.
It turns out that green fairy is more fantasy than reality and that absinthe’s supposed otherworldly powers are due to its high alcohol content and some edgy artistic influences. There are aspects of the drink such as its unique herbal infusion that are often used to justify its reputation as a psychedelic. However these ingredients mainly contribute to the drink’s green color and distinct herbal flavor; they will not produce or inspire otherworldly visions contrary to popular belief.
The history of absinthe is divided into two parts: before and after prohibition. The drink was invented in the late 18th century and became increasingly popular in the 19th century when it became a staple drink for many artists living in Paris during the Belle Epoque period. The period lasted from 1871 to 1914 and was marked by widespread economic expansion industrialization and an art movement that brought Paris to life.
