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Absinthe is an alcoholic beverage with a reputation for being highly intoxicating. Naturally green, the bitter drink was a favorite with artists and many others in Europe and the United States beginning in the nineteenth century. It was thought at one time to cause hallucinations and health problems. Absinthe was banned in a number of places but is once again available in many countries, including the United States. While it is no longer believed to cause hallucinations, absinthe still has an aura of mystery due to its past reputation, the special rituals under which it is often consumed, and the fact that it has a high alcoholic content and unique flavor.