Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage.
It is an anise-flavored spirit derived from botanical ingredients, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as "grand Wormwood". Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchรขtel in Switzerland in the late 18th century. It rose to great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Owing in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists.
Absinthe became popular in France in the late 1800s. It was particularly favored by artists and writers, who appreciated its ability to induce a state of creative intoxication. Some of the most famous absinthe drinkers included Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Pablo Picasso. Absinthe's popularity began to decline in the early 20th century, owing in part to its association with bohemianism and decadence. It was also opposed by temperance advocates and prohibitionists. In 1915, absinthe was banned in the United States, and in 1918, it was banned in France. Although absinthe has been illegal in these countries for nearly a century, it has continued to be produced and consumed in underground markets. In the 21st century, absinthe has undergone a renaissance, with new brands appearing on the market and old brands being reintroduced. Although absinthe is no longer the dangerous, mind-altering beverage it was once believed to be, it remains a potent and controversial drink.
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