Absinthe at Lounge on 20

Watch as the Lounge on 20, 1050 20th and K Street, prepares the mysterious drink absinthe. Absinthe is a highly alcoholic, anise-flavored spirit, derived from the wormwood herb. Mixed with water and a sugar cube, the lounge shows the traditional way of preparing it and mixing it in a cocktail. Video by Scott R. Craig / Sacramento Bee. To see a higher resolution video, please visit http://videos.sacbee.com