This means that current absinthe in the U.S. has only tiny amounts of thujone, far below the level that could cause any noticeable mind-altering effects, and can certainly be enjoyed as a drink today.

Among the drinks-list highlights is the "tangerine-coloured" O.W Punch – an "intoxicating" mix of La Fée Parisienne absinthe, bergamot liqueur, white apricot tea, agave nectar, lime and ...

Ever since absinthe was outlawed due to rumours it led to insanity, this simple drink has become the nation's go-to apertif. It's difficult to imagine France without apéro (aperitif hour), that ...

So when we heard about the Absinthe Lounge over on Lamar Street ... down version made from a less potent kind of wormwood. The drink itself has few, if any, redeeming qualities.

March 5th is National Absinthe day! To celebrate, Eileen and Brian got a lesson in how to drink Absinthe properly. (7NEWS) ...

The wormwood plant from which absinthe is made is not native to Switzerland, but probably arrived with the Romans.

Absinthe is a spirit made from distilling a combination of wormwood, green anise and fennel. The resulting drink is known for its green tint, aniseed flavour, and high alcohol content – some ...