Slightly Disreputable in an Attractive Manner

Traditional absinthe glass with serving-size reservoir, slotted spoon, and sugar cube. Pouring water over the cube will dilute and louche the spirit. Illustration by Francesca Penchant.

Here are five decadent things worth sharing:

Word of the Week

louche
ˈlüsh
(adjective)
a. Of questionable taste or morality; decadent
b. Not reputable or decent
c. Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish

Why do we remember the witty and glamorous Wilde, and forget the Machiavellia...