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Absinth 1 pint vodka 2 tsp. crumbled wormwood (dried) 2 tsp. anise seed 1/2 tsp. fennel seed 4 cardamom pods 1 tsp. marjoram 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 2 tsp. chopped angelica root 1 2/3 cups sugar syrup Preparation: Place vodka in a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Add wormwood and shake well; steep for 48 hours and strain out. Crush seeds and pods in mortar. Add them and all remaining herbs to vodka and steep in a warm place for 1 week. Filter andsweeten. Pour into a bottle and enjoy a piece of history. Suggestion: Pour a half glass of water into a half glass of Absinthe for authenticity. Note: This drink will be very bitter even with the sugar syrup in it. Wormwood is a bitter herb. |
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| | From:  imbas1 | Sent: 3/1/2004 3:54 PM |
Ah yes.... I'd like to hear if anyone makes this, how it comes out. Without going into the history, I'll just say, it's not the alchohol that makes this experience worthwhile. Actually, the higher the alchohol level, the less likely that the creative buzz historically connected to this drink will occur. The wormwood is the key. The chemical released is very similar to the THC found in cannibas. I have a bottle of Sebor being sent to me from Czech. I'll gladly review the process and result for those who prefer to let others do the preparation, in a week or so. It is green after all and there is a certain saintly day coming up! |
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| Lovely stuff.... Always in the pursuit of truth and science, I did some research on the historical Absinth experience. Then I ordered a bottle from Sebor, whom is supposed to be the best. I was pretty impressed right off the bat that they got me the bottle within 3 days from the Czech Republic, via England to the States to my door! This afternoon we tried the basic Absinth on crushed ice and water. It's nice. It has a distinct aniseed taste, much like Ouzo, or Zambucca. Actually a whole lot like those Italian Christmas cookies... The buzz is pleasant, conversational and light. I would not say that it is identical to cannibis though, it's much lighter. So while it is an enjoyable and pleasant drink..., it is quite expensive. I can buy almost 6 bottles of that lovely Canadian Crown Royal for the price of 1 50cl bottle of Sebor Absinth. We usually drink Scotch, and while this is a interesting drink, at the current rate of exchange, dollar to pound, I'll probably stick to the Scotch. It is a nice shade of green for Paddy's Day tho....
| From: Devine | Sent: 3/6/2004 1:47 AM | | did it stay green when you put ice and water in it?
| | It does stay green, but it clouds up to a milky green from a clear origional green. | | |
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