"Absinthe's rise and fall is a colorful story that has been chronicled before, but the romance and mystery of the "Green Fairy" hasn't been fully captured until now. 'A Taste for Absinthe' explores its history in the Old World and in American cocktails and breaks new ground with dozens of inventive cocktail recipes. Throughout the nineteenth century, absinthe became the most popular and widely consumed spirit in Europe. Yet by the end of the same century, several countries had banned the drink, labeling it highly addictive and poisonous. The unfolding story of its rebirth resulting from the easing of official bans around the globe comes alive in sidebars that accompany the recipes. But the real strength of 'A Taste for Absinthe' lies in the collection of amazing recipes elicited from talented bartenders."-- taken from Foreword, page [8].
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