Absinthe continues to present itself as a mysterious, perhaps even mystical drink. And New Orleans continues to be the center of absinthe drinking in America. Marielle Songy, author of The Absinthe Frappé, talks to us about the drink’s storied history and its mystery, and what it means today. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. Get full access to Tip of the Tongue at tipofthetongue.substack.com/subscribe