Daily Archives: April 21, 2008

Why Pete Wants a Sugarcube

In a word, Absinthe. Often called “The Green Fairy”, (absinthe not Pete) is a highly alcoholic spirit (110 proof - and not a liquor, as it has no added sugar) that tastes like anise, or black licorice (think Sambuca). It’s a distillate made with several herbs, traditionally including the flowers and leaves of the (Grand) [...]