When water is added, the clear absinthe turns a cloudy, opal green—this is known as the “absinthe louche,” or releasing “the green fairy.” Poetic, but it’s just that terpenes from anise and fennel are ...
Absinthe, often called “the green fairy,” is a potent and enigmatic spirit steeped in history, lore, and artistry. With an alcohol content ranging from 45% to 74% ABV (90 to 148 proof), this ...