Why This Spirit Was BANNED for Almost 100 YEARS!

Dive into the mysterious and controversial story of absinthe—the legendary spirit outlawed in America for nearly a century! 🚫🍸 Discover why this emerald-green drink was blamed for hallucinations, madness, and even murder, and uncover the real reasons behind its prohibition. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ The truth about absinthe’s “hallucinogenic” myth (spoiler: it’s not the wormwood!). ✅ How a wine industry conspiracy and toxic bootleggers fueled its downfall. ✅ The shocking murder trial that sealed absinthe’s fate in the 1900s. ✅ Why St. George Spirits made history by resurrecting absinthe in the U.S. in 2007! ✅ How to properly prepare and enjoy absinthe (watch the mesmerizing “louche” effect!). #Absinthe #History #Prohibition #Cocktails #StGeorgeSpirits #Spirits #AlcoholHistory #Bartending #Mystery ___________ MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, IN GOOD SPIRITS: 📫 Your weekly pour of cocktail & spirits culture, industry news, bar trends, and insider knowledge. Sign up: https://ingoodspirits.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🔧WHERE I GET MY BAR TOOLS: https://abaraboveshop.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=2631873.sATQjpDute Clicking this link will give you 10% off your order and give me a small amount of money as a thank you, allowing me to continue to make these videos & supporting the channel! So Thank you -------------------------------------- My restaurants website here: https://www.EmberAndAlma.com/ My personal website here: https://www.luifern.com/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/Luifern/ Follow me on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@lui_fern