One ounce dried chopped wormwood
One tablespoon angelica root
One teaspoon hyssop
One half teaspoon coriander seeds
One quarter teaspoon caraway seeds
One pinch cardomon pods
One pinch fennel or anise seeds
One liter vodka
You would need a still and knowledge of how to blend the ingredients properly to produce real absinthe. This will give you an idea of what the effects of thujone and alcohol feel like, but the result is not genuine absinthe.
In a glass container add the wormwood to the vodka. Set aside in the dark for ten days. For extra-powerful absinthe, use Everclear or 151 rum instead of vodka. This will give you a green-colored tincture (the green comes from the chlorophyll, and does not indicate the presence of the active ingredient, thujone).
100 proof vodka works good. too. Then strain out the wormwood and add all the remaining herbs and spices. Wait four more days, then strain these out and serve. Best when drank straight in short shots with water chasers. If trying Everclear (actually not recommended), dribble a little in a tall glass with ice and sour mix or cranberry juice.
2007-03-15 16:06:41
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answered by Mz♥Jade 2
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Absinthe is a translucent, turquoise, liquor which can be up to 160 proof, or 80% alcohol by volume. It is a distilled liquor made from wormwood. It is banned in all but three countries.
The Czech Republic would probably have your recipe. It tastes like a cross between menthol and cough syrup. It has been claimed to produce delirium and hallucinations on occasion, which probably explains it being illegal in most places.
2007-03-15 16:19:40
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answered by mark747 4
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Absinthe is made from wormwood it is not recommended as it tends to drive you MAD!!!! Like In-Sane...
2007-03-15 16:12:11
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answered by huckleberrie 2
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Think it is definitely illegal in this country because it causes hallucinations big time. There may not be a return from your trip.
2007-03-15 16:58:45
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answered by peach 6
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you talk about the poison ?
2007-03-15 16:08:09
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answered by Replay vsp 4
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