[CH] Fireman's Bitter

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In my old folks house, it was always the tradition to drink "Besk", 
which is Wormwood (Artemisia Absintium... the bitter herb used in all 
bitters and vermouth) infused in vodka.

I invented "Fireman's Bitter" on this xmas day, the name in honour of 
Jim Campbell and other firefighters...

1/2 bottle of vodka
1 habanero, sliced
1 small twig of wormwood (with flowers, harvested late August here)

Just put it all in a bottle, let infuse for a few days, the longer 
the hotter and more bitter. A vodka with a touch of sweetness is 
preferred (such as Moskovskaya, Wyborova). If dry vodka (such as 
Absolut) is used, put a few grains of sugar into it, not as much as 
to make it sweet, just to mellow and bring out the flavours a bit 
more.


Kristofer  /with burning lips.../

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