Absinthe has a storied past, was illegal for years even after Prohibition, but why? Just what about its mysterious ingredient ...

The first time I tried absinthe was at a historic bar in New Orleans' French Quarter, but I didn't become a fan until ...

Absinthe’s preparation is a ritual steeped in tradition and sensory delight. A proper serving begins with a slotted spoon holding a sugar cube placed over a glass containing a shot of absinthe.