Bitter-flavoured spirits

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Bitter-flavoured spirits

Post: # 221907Post vancheese »

Being in Hungary, a fan of Unicum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicum) a strong bitter flavoured spirit, and having a couple of spare bottles of vodka in the freezer, I was wondering if people could recommend a herbal infusion/recipe which isn't too sweet. I've a bottle of Nocino on the go and I'll do the horseradish vodka aswell. Paprika is always an option too :)
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How about an infusion of wormwood as in Artemisia absinthium? I think that would be bitter.

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Post: # 221988Post contadina »

Artichoke leaves, fennel, myrtle, yarrow are a few that come to mind. I'd add cloves, cardamon, some citrus peel and maybe even angelica seeds too to get the right amaro twist.

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contadina wrote:Artichoke leaves, fennel, myrtle, yarrow are a few that come to mind. I'd add cloves, cardamon, some citrus peel and maybe even angelica seeds too to get the right amaro twist.
Cardamon vodka is a winner :drunken:

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