The term ABSINTHE DRINKER ARTIST is composed of five crossword solutions: MANET (5 letters), DEGAS (5 letters), ANISE (5 letters), WORMWOOD (8 letters), and APERITIF (8 letters). Manet and Degas were two French painters who were part of the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. ANISE is a type of herb used to flavor absinthe, a strong alcoholic drink that was popular among artists in the late 19th century. Wormwood is a type of plant used to make absinthe, and an APERITIF is an alcoholic beverage served before a meal. The color GREEN is associated with absinthe, which is why it is often referred to as the 'GREEN Fairy'.