Fairy Dust

The Green Fairy is a nickname for absinthe, a strong, often green-colored alcoholic drink. It was popular with artists and writers in the 19th century, but was banned in many countries in the early 20th century after developing a reputation for being associated with illicit behavior, violent crimes, and social disorders. Modern research, however, has debunked many of the myths about absinthe’s hallucinogenic effects, increasing its popularity in the cocktail world at the turn of the century. Mi...