My last absinthe-fueled escapade ended with being screamed at by my friend's older brother at 3am. He was taking the LSATs in the morning and did not appreciate being awakened to the booming cheers of the piss-drunk group of us competing in the noodle float "horse race" in the pool. Oh, and all of us were naked. Given this kind of debauchery absinthe inspires, I kind of understand why it was illegal in this country until six years ago. But in honor of National Absinthe Day, we've come up with the best places in town to observe the holiday. Make Hemingway proud and stop by one of these top 6 L.A. spots serving absinthe cocktails. More>>