Absinthe Absinthe Absinthe (; ) is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage (45–74% ABV / 90–148 U.S. proof). It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of "Artemisia absinthium" ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. Absinthe traditionally has a natural green colour, but may also be colourless. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as """" (the green fairy). It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a liqueur, but it is not traditionally bottled with added sugar and is, therefore, classified as a spirit. Absinthe
Xtabentún (liqueur) they would introduce the fluid into their systems using enemas which caused the substance to be directly absorbed into the bloodstream and result in much higher levels of intoxication. It is usually served straight, cold, or with ice and honey. It can also be served with coffee, or with one shot of tequila and an equal part "xtabentún", creating a drink called "Mayan coffee." Adding half a lime makes a "Maya margarita". When mixed with wine, it is called "olhombre" which means "clashing" in Yukatek ("Màaya t'àan"). Xtabentún (liqueur) Xtabentún is an anise liqueur made in Mexico's Yucatán region from