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America's Premier Absinthe Association

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A Classic Cocktail

Dixie Cocktail

1/2 Dry Gin
1/4 French Vermouth
1/4 Absinthe

Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.

From The Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930

 

Welcome to the Wormwood Society

pont-glass.pngThe Wormwood Society is a non-profit educational and consumer advocacy organization focused on providing current, historically and scientifically accurate information about absinthe, the most maligned and misunderstood drink in history.

If you're here because of the recent flood of news pieces on the "legalization" of absinthe, please start with our Frequently Asked Questions.

A lot has changed in the last year.  This is an exciting and turbulent time in the world of absinthe, and we're trying to catch up.  As new information comes to light, we'll update articles as we can.

How to buy and drink good quality absinthe
BrianRobinson, review editor for the online forum [section of] The Wormwood Society,offers some insights on buying and preparing absinthe in thetraditional style. Robinson is one of the most prolific collectors andreviewers of absinthe in the United States, with a personal stock ofmore than 150 brands from around the world, including some of the veryrare pre-ban vintage bottles
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Yes, absinthe is Legal in the US!

It's true.  After 95 years, real absinthe is now legally available and being sold inside the United States in bars and liquor stores.

We don't say "legalized" because nothing has changed—it appears absinthe may have been technically legal since 1972, possibly much earlier.  What happened?

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Absinthe in the US - Is It Real?

ImageAs the media continues to make hash of absinthe's return to the US and erroneously report overturned rules and repealed bans, we hope to help clarify just what's going on and help you make an informed decision. 

Which ones are authentic absinthe, which ones are marketing gimmicks, and how can you tell the difference?

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