Absinthe, a liquor made from wormwood and other herbs, was once thought to cause hallucinations. But, it turns out, it was the thujone in the absinthe that was responsible for the weird effects.

Nowadays, thujone is tightly regulated, so you’re not likely to get too weird on absinthe cocktails. But, they’re still a lot of fun, and you can find them all over the place.

One of my favorites is the Absinthe Frappé. It’s made with absinthe, iced coffee, and …