absinthe

-Ryan Blankenship- Absinthe is a drink that is made from a distilled spirit and has the herbs wormwood, anise, and fennel added to it post-distillation.  Absinthe was first created by the ancient Greeks for medicinal purposes, starting around 1550 BCE, by soaking wormwood leaves in wine and making a tincture with it.  This tincture was called absinthites oinos.  Absinthe made using distilled spirits instead of wine can be dated back to the 18th century.  Its use became more popular during the … [Read more...] about The Art of Making Absinthe