Never was the green fairy so appetizing as when she flits about in all her Veridian glory backed up by a hard dark and sweet liquor, and a jolt of rare sweet black musk. This is a strong Absinthe, and it should keep its licorice character long after you are exhausted and have fallen into bed.

The painting is The Glass of Absinthe by Edgar Degas. That couple does not look happy. Maybe they will cheer up after a few absinthes. At least their breaths will smell nice.