How is absinth made?
Traditionally absinthe was made by soaking Wormwood, anise and other plants in alcohol and then distilling it. This process is difficult but gives a full and complex flavour. The final step is to take some of the color from the macerated plants and use it to color the final product (see Verte Blanche). Some absinthes are made by adding flavoured oils and artificial colouring to alcohol which allows for cheap, bulk production at the expense of complexity and authenticity.
