Absinthe & Raki

Absinthe, aka The Green Fairy, is an anise flavoured liqueur that was the drink of choice for many of the great artists and intellectuals in late 19th- early 20th century France. This potent liqueur was, and still is, outlawed in many countries for years following many instances of harmful effects (read deaths) of drinkers; most of which were due to overindulgence of the green spirit - plus whatever other unbeknownst potent    . . . more