Absinthe is one of the most notorious and controversial spirits in history. First used in ancient Greece for healing purposes, the first proper recipe dates back to 1792, with the Swiss doctor Pierre Ordinaire being one of the promoters of its virtues. Later, it was the French who made it known worldwide.
It is a high-alcohol drink obtained from the distillation of various Mediterranean plants, mainly wormwood (absinthe), anise and fennel. It is a very aromatic, dry drink that can be taken alone with water as an aperitif, and is also very suitable for mixing.