Making Absinth 3

1 pint vodka
2 tsp anise seed
4 cardomom pods
½ tsp ground coriander
2 tsp crumbled wormwood (dried)
1 2/3 cups sugar syrup
½ tsp fennel seed
1 tsp majoram
2 tsp chopped angelica root

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 (the sugar syrup mentioned above is standard simple syrup).

Servings: 25

Drink Occasion: Any

Glass Type: Absinthe Glass

Drink Stength: Hangover-City

Drink Difficulty: Intermediate