Absinthe, often called “the green fairy,” is an emerald-hued spirit steeped in myth, history and allure. It has captured the imaginations of artists, writers and connoisseurs for centuries, ...

Absinthe was a 19th century bestselling spirit, before the wine industry besmirched its reputation. Now the green stuff is back, along with many delicious ways to enjoy it.

Absinthe: The return of the green fairy. Banned for over a century in its Alpine heartland until recently, absinthe is back with a bang — a small band of Swiss and French distilleries are ...

Absinthe soon became the cult drink of painters, writers and bohemians.“At 11am and in the evening from 5pm onwards, the green hour was celebrated in Parisian cafés and bistros,” Gasser says.

Dare to drink absinthe? How the Green Fairy is making a comeback as sales of spirit skyrocket by 50%. By MEGAN HOWE. Published: 03:57 EDT, 6 January 2025 | Updated: 13:28 EDT, 6 January 2025 ...

Absinthe is also often called the “green fairy” or, in its region of origin, the “blue fairy”. According to the Swiss Culinary Heritage Association External link, this term was coined by ...

Baz Luhrmann cast Kylie Minogue as the green fairy in his film Moulin Rouge. (20th Century Fox via YouTube)Absinthe was not only a part of creatives' lives, it also featured in their artworks ...