Concludes with chemical analysis, diagrams, and finally, the author's successful search for illicit absinthe in Europe. This recipe is not the actual recipe, since Absinthe is distilled, but uses vodka as the distilled base with all the usual ingredients. It seems it was all a tempest in a teapot and the only real problem is that is was a strong alcohohlic drink. I got the wormwood for my first batch at the local health food store.
Wormwood is sold in health food stores as a stomach tonic herb to make tea with.
So, here it is, it really is quite tasty. I wasn't expecting much, but my first sip was magical. Add wormwood and shake well. Steep for 48 hours and strain. Crush seeds and pods.