| Absinthe recipes abound in bartender's literature. | | | | Spanish formulation, herbs include: wormwood, |
| Whether you are looking to make a | | | | anise seeds, angelica root, and coriander. For the |
| palate-pleasing French absinthe or an astringent | | | | Winston La Fée Verte formulation, use |
| version of Spanish absinthe, here are some basic | | | | wormwood, anise, angelica root, peppermint leaf |
| rules -- as well as variations on the general theme. | | | | and hyssop. Other spices to add could include |
| Your first step is to procure what's known as a | | | | thyme, cardamom, lemon balm, mint, nutmeg, and |
| âneutral spirit.â This can be | | | | sage. Please note, however, that if you use a lot |
| vodka, grain alcohol, or wine. (Traditionally, wine | | | | of sage, star anise, wormwood or nutmeg, you |
| has been used in the most respected commercial | | | | may toxify or partially toxify the absinthe. One of |
| formulations.) Make sure your base isnât | | | | the reasons why absinthe is banned or regulated |
| too concentrated or flavorful. Your next step is | | | | in so many countries is that certain preparations |
| to "macerate" the spirit with a prepared batch of | | | | contain a chemical called thujone, which can |
| herbs. In general, for every three quarters of a | | | | damage receptors in the central nervous system. |
| liter of spirit, add a third a cup of herbs. In the | | | | |