Absinthe 2

* Exported from MasterCook *

Absinthe 2

Recipe By : Making Cordials & Liqueurs at Home, J.P. Farrell
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cordials & Liqueurs Third

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Tsp Crumbled Wormwood
1 Cup Vodka
2 Tbsp Chopped Peppermint Leaves
1 Piece Lemon Peel, 3/4 X 2 Inches
sugar syrup, 1/3 to 1/2 cup

Add the wormwood to the vodka in a jar. Shake well and let steep for 48
hours. Strain out the wormwood and add the peppermint leaves and lemon
peel. Let steep for 8 days. Strain through cheesecloth. Add 1/3 cup of
the sugar syrup and try the mixture cautiously. You may want to increase
the syrup to 1/2 cup.

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