Absinthe #2

Absinthe #2

A homemade absinthe-style infusion of wormwood, licorice root and anise steeped in vodka for several days, then filtered and served diluted with iced water. Intensely herbal and anise-forward.

38% ABVStrongHomemade Liqueurs

Hard

Difficulty

20 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Licorice Root· not in your bar1 tblsp
  • Sugar· not in your bar50 gr

    Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

  • Wormwood· not in your bar1
  • Anisette· not in your bar1 ¾ oz

    Or swap: Sambuca — drier, boozier

  • Vodka· not in your bar1 bottle

    Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter

Instructions

  1. Mix together and let sit a few days.

  2. Strain through a coffee filter.

  3. To serve mix 1 part absinthe to 4 parts water.

  4. Add ice.

  5. Enjoy.

Pairs well with

Homemade wormwood-anise spirit is intense, softened by rich, sweet pastry:

  • Sugar cube shortbread
  • Dark chocolate truffles
  • Anise cookies
  • Candied fennel almonds

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