- 06:45 pm PDT - Aug 15, 2000 -#3836

Absinthe

1 pint vodka
2 tsp crumbled wormwood (dried)[I used fresh, and adjusted the amount]
2 tsp anise seed
1/2 tsp fennel seed
4 cardomom pods
1 tsp majoram
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp chopped angelica root
1 2/3 cups sugar syrup

Place vodka in large jar with tight fitting lid. Add wormwood and shake well; steep 48 hrs and strain out. Crush seeds and pods in mortar. Add them and all remaining spices to vodka and steep in a warm place 1 week. Filter and sweeten.

It's pretty yummy - I once took a bottle to a gathering for folks to taste and had to beat them off from having seconds and thirds. Enjoy!