Absinthe "the holy trinity." Many other herbs may be used as well, such as petite wormwood ("Artemisia pontica" or Roman wormwood), hyssop, melissa, star anise, angelica, peppermint, coriander, and veronica. Adding to absinthe's negative reputation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, unscrupulous makers of the drink omitted the traditional colouring phase of production in favour of adding toxic copper salts to artificially induce a green tint. This practice may be responsible for some of the alleged toxicity historically associated with this beverage. Many modern day producers resort to similar (but non-deadly) shortcuts, including the use of artificial food colouring
Cinnamon liqueur Islands rum in Chila 'Orchata Cinnamon Cream Rum. The first cinnamon flavored Tequila is Peligroso Cinnamon Tequila made from 100% Blue Agave launched in March, 2013. However, a cinnamon cream tequila liqueur expression called Hot Rose made by McCormick Distilling Company of Missouri with a unique plastic package antedates Peligroso. A follower is Jose Cuervo's Cinge. Rakomelo, that is Cinnamon and honey brandy concoctions, called "Cinnamon liqueur" and made with Rakı or Tsipouro, are popular in parts of Greece. Products that feature cinnamon-infused vodka, include Smirnoff's Cinna-Sugar Twist. In November 2013, Beam's Pinnacle Vodka and Cinnabon created a joint venture