Wormwood flowers
Sterile wormwood shoot
The etymology of Greek apsinthion is not clearly explained; a theory derives it from a- (negation) + psinthos [ψá½-νθος], an obscure adjective meaning 'enjoyable' cf.
Absinthe (Fr.): a somewhat bitter, anise flavored liqueur, distilled from wormwood that is produced with a proof of 136 and an alcohol content of almost 70%.
absinthe A green liqueur flavored with wormwood leaves and anise;
highly intoxicating and therefore outlawed in many countries.
abura (yap. ) Oil.
aburage (Jap.) Deep-fried tofu.
acciuga (It.) Anchovy.
aceite (Sp.) Oil.
Absinthe A bitter liqueur distilled from wormwood and flavored with a variety of herbs. Often disolved with water that produces a milky-white appearance. The flavor is that of anise.
Absinthe (AB-sinth) - An anise-flavored liqueur that is made by steeping wormwood and other aromatic herbs (hyssop, lemon balm, and angelica) in alcohol. The drink is distinguished by its dazzling blue-green clarity due to its chlorophyll content.
These herbs included wormwood, nutmeg, coriander, juniper, orange peel, cloves, marjoram, and cinnamon. The name vermouth comes from the German word Wermutkraut, which is the name for the wormwood plant.
A somewhat bitter, anise flavored liqueur, distilled from wormwood that is produced with a proof of 136 and an alcohol content of almost 70%. It is a drink that has been banned in many countries, being classified as a habitual stimulant.
Bitters are infusions made from plants of several different classes and might include: wormwood, gentian, germander, hops and the peel of bitter orange. Of the appetite stimulating bitters, or aperitifs, the most common are Campari, Amaro.
Pernod is actually a successor of absinthe, the potent liquor that contained a toxic oil from wormwood in quantities that were thought to cause brain damage " and which was outlawed in 1915 in France.
Mix the ground herbs with wormwood, hyssop, calamus, and mint.
Add the bottle of Everclear, plus 250 ml more, then pour into an airtight container.
absinthe = absynthe Notes: This potent anise-flavored liqueur contains the narcotic herb wormwood, so it isn't available in most developed countries. If you wish to live dangerously, you might be able to find it in Spain.
The plants in this category are wormwood, gentian, germander, hops and also the peel of bitter oranges. They are also used as a digestive aid or appetite stimulant. Bitters usually have a high alcohol content and a very bitter taste.
A somewhat bitter, anise flavored liqueur, distilled from wormwood that is ...
Acacia Leaf Glossary Term
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 See also: Absinthe, Anise, Herb, Sugar, Water
  
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