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
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