

It rose to great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Absinthe is traditionally bottled at a high level of alcohol by volume, but it is normally diluted with water before being consumed.Ībsinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland in the late 18th century. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a liqueur, but is not traditionally bottled with added sugar and is, therefore, classified as a spirit. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as la fée verte ("the green fairy"). Absinthe traditionally has a natural green color but may also be colorless. Historically described as a highly alcoholic spirit, it is 45–74% ABV or 90–148 proof US.


Absinthe ( / ˈ æ b s ɪ n θ, - s æ̃ θ/, French: ( listen)) is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs.
