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Absinthe is a highly alcoholic spirit with a distinctive green color, a strong anise flavor, and a reputation for inducing hallucinations and madness. Its history is shrouded in myth and controversy, but it is believed to have originated in Switzerland in the late 18th century as a medicinal elixir made from wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) and other botanicals.
One of the most famous myths surrounding absinthe is that it contains a psychoactive substance called thujone, which is said to cause hallucinations and other symptoms of madness. While thujone is present in wormwood, the primary active ingredient in absinthe, it is present in such small amounts that it is unlikely to have any psychoactive effects.
Despite this, absinthe became wildly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in France, where it was embraced by bohemian artists and writers such as Vincent Van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Ernest Hemingway. It was often consumed in a ritualistic manner, using a special slotted spoon and sugar cube to dissolve the spirit in water and create a milky white drink.
However, absinthe's popularity also led to its downfall. In the early 20th century, it was blamed for a range of social ills, from alcoholism and moral decay to violent crime and even epilepsy. This led to bans and restrictions on the production and sale of absinthe in many countries, including France, Switzerland, and the United States.
For decades, absinthe remained a shadowy and forbidden spirit, known only to a few connoisseurs and collectors. However, in the 1990s, a small group of distillers in Europe began to revive the tradition of absinthe-making, using traditional methods and ingredients to create high-quality, artisanal absinthes.
Today, absinthe is once again a legal and popular spirit, available in many countries around the world. While the myths and legends surrounding its history continue to intrigue and fascinate, it is now appreciated primarily for its unique taste and cultural heritage, rather than its supposed psychoactive effects.

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