Absinthe, which is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage, is an anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as “grande wormwood”. A favorite among nineteenth century artists, Absinthe is purported to have mild hallucinogenic properties. Illegal in the United States and many other countries until recently, Absinthe is now legal and has become a popular drink once again.