Absinthe Unveiled A DIY Guide

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Ingredients:

1 liter of high-proof alcohol (at least 70% ABV, such as Everclear)
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) - about 30 grams
Green anise - about 15 grams
Fennel seeds - about 15 grams
Other herbs (optional, and in small amounts) such as hyssop, lemon balm, angelica, coriander, and mint
Water
Sugar (for sweetening to taste)
Instructions:

Crush the herbs (wormwood, anise, fennel, and any optional herbs) to release their flavors. You can use a mortar and pestle for this.

Combine the crushed herbs with the high-proof alcohol in a large, sealable glass jar.

Seal the jar and let the mixture steep in a dark, cool place for at least a few days, shaking the jar occasionally.

After the steeping process, strain the liquid through a fine mesh or cheesecloth to remove the solid herb particles.

Dilute the resulting liquid with water to achieve your desired alcohol content. Traditionally, absinthe is diluted to around 50-75% ABV.

Optionally, sweeten the absinthe to taste by dissolving sugar in the mixture. This is usually done by preparing a separate sugar syrup and adding it to the absinthe.

Bottle the absinthe and let it age for a few weeks to allow the flavors to meld.

Remember, making absinthe at home involves working with high-proof alcohol and potentially toxic herbs, so it's crucial to exercise caution and adhere to local regulations. Additionally, the production and sale of absinthe are regulated in many countries, so make sure you are in compliance with the laws in your area.