Absinthe recipe

[whynot]

Well, I was all set to do a floral wine for May's WOTM Club, but now I'm wondering about attempting to make a gallon of this stuff.

I don't know what regular absinthe tastes like though, so that would be a risk.
Maybe I can make some type of high alcohol muddled beverage and treat it like an after dinner bitter or cordial?

yeah, having friends who have had "the real stuff" I've never bother with the crap they import, so I'm not worried so much about making "Absinthe" as making a good wine with the right amount of throuine ...I'll make it with lime juice if it works ...

 

[whynot]

we have most of the spices to make Absinthe on hand, was working up some recipes for my shiner customers.

Shiner? like Shiner Bock, Shiner, TX..? That's my favorite beer...

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

Shiner? like Shiner Bock, Shiner, TX..? That's my favorite beer...

Uh.... Yeah....

 

[beatsalma]

Here's a recipe for Black Absinthe.

Start with your favorite base of scented spirit. I use Dupas "Fine Absinthe", remove the Coriander and add Angelica and Valerian Root. 18grams per 1 liter. Pushes the Thujone experience a little more, giving the drink a much more relaxing effect.

Coloring, Black Absinthe: (For 1 liter)

16 grams Hibiscus flower
10 grams Orange zest
10 grams Tarragon
(can also add 10 grams of Lemon Balm)

This creates a very dark purple/black Absinthe. Maintaining the strong Anise overtones but adding a very earthy and savory flavor. Its quite good.