Absinthe is an alcohol made from a number of different herbs, most notably wormwood or Artemisia absinthium. It was very popular among the artist and writer crowd in the 19th and early 20th centuries and was known for its mild hallucinogenic properties.
This would be on the extreme end of human survival though; a more likely estimate would be approximately 3-5 days without water. If the temperature was cranked up to say, 120 F (48 C), you would survive 2.5 days at the upper limit â and thatâs only if you were resting in the shade.
Now back to the question at hand. How long can you go without water? Assuming you're in reasonable shape and in ideal conditions -- that is, not in the heat or cold and not exerting, a human can probably live for about 3 to 5 days without any water. Healthier humans can live another day or so longer. This isn't something you should test. While people may fast or try a body cleanse without food, you should absolutely never go without water for more than a day. The Mayo Clinic recommends drinking about eight cups of water a day, although there's some debate about this number [source: Mayo Clinic ].