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aphrodisiac absinthe

 

absinthe makes the heart grow fonder

The Western world's most notorious elixir, Absinthe hit its popularity peak around the turn of the Twentieth Century. In the early 1900's, it was outlawed in most nations, notorious for making men go mad.

An ultimate emblem of decadence during La Belle Epoch, Absinthe was the cocktail of choice on Paris' wealthy nightclub scene. Mixed with water dripped over a sugar cube on a specially designed silver spoon, the drink was an ultra-chic fashion statement. But its true power lies not in presentation, but the dangerous mix of distilled herbs from which the drink derrives its distinctive flavor.

 

Absinthe's ingredients include a mixture of Chamomile, Hyssop and other herbs, but its potency and supposed hallucinogenic capabilities are owed to the addition of wormwood, a shrub-like perennial. The drink has been credited with everything from curing stomach ailments to inspiring great works of fiction. The most devout of Absinthe's fans credit the drink with visions of a gorgeous green fairy, La Fee Verte, (think Tinkerbell meets Barbie).

A sexy representation on recent films "From Hell" with Johnny Depp and the movie musical "Moulin Rouge" has sparked a revival. Many countries have revoked Absinthe's ban, although the U.S. is holding out.
Although the possession of Absinthe in the U.S. is legal, its import is forbidden. It is, however, possible to obtain from European websites.

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