Reply #4: It's an alcoholic beverage prepared with a European species of wormwood [View All]

[derby378]

Some say that it possesses hallucinogenic or even neurotoxic properties, hence its nickname, La Fee Verte - The Green Fairy. Others say you should just check the alcohol content on the bottle - there's a reason absinthe is diluted with water and sugar before serving.

Absinthe was blamed for a particularly grisly murder in the States around a century ago. All I know is that the killer did drink absinthe - along with at least eight other strong drinks that night. So a lot of folks think absinthe got a bum rap from the government.

Hope this helps!