XX	XX	PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE FABRICATION OF LIQUEURS	XX	273
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xx Proceed as before while increasing however, if

desired, the quantity of alcohol and decreasing that of

water, so as to obtain a product measuring 49 to 50

degrees.

Fine Absinthe

Grand Wormwood, dried and separated	2 kilogr. 500
Petite Wormwood, dried and separated	1 kilogr. 500
Dried Hyssop Flowers	1
Dried Lemon Balm	1
Green Anise	5
Star Anise	1
Coriander	1
Fennel	2
Alcohol at 85 degrees	51 liters.

xx Macerate as described previously and distill with 25

liters of water so as to obtain 50 liters of product, then

add 30 liters of alcohol and 20 liters of water. The

product will measure 65 degrees.

xx Finally, here is a formula used by a spirit merchant

of renown in Paris, which is much appreciated in the

numerous establishments that serve it.

Leaves and Flowers of Grand Wormwood	500 gram.
Leaves and Flowers of Petite Wormwood	100
Hyssop	60
Angelica	10
Citronelle	120
Green Anise	700
Star Anise	100
Fennel of Florence	700
Star Anise	200
Coriander	100
Alcohol at 90 degrees	20 liters.

xx Macerate everything for 48 hours, add 10 liters of

water and distill gently with steam to obtain 25 liters of

product. The liquor meas-

(Translated by "Artemis" for your pleasure.)

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