Austin-Verdegris Report post Posted February 5, 2018 A quick 'howdy' to introduce myself to the forum! I'm Carl and I live in NW Austin, TX - having moved here a few years back from Dallas. I discovered The Wormwood Society by accident. I was primarily interested in making a Chrysanthemum cocktail. Color me surprised to discover not only that absinthe is legal, but that it is also being made here in the U.S. of A. - all this from a quick read from The Wormwood Society website! I bought a bottle of Leopold Bros. Absinthe Verte based on reviews I found here and have since made some great Chrysanthemum cocktails! I've been interested in the 'lore' of absinthe for sometime, but was put off by the 'lurid' tales surrounding it; well, more by its not being legally available. Since I go to New Orleans regularly, I've been to the various iterations of the Old Absinthe House and wondered at the paraphernalia and romance of that former era. I have two replica Pontarlier reservoir glasses, a spoon, and a balancier on the way and I look forward to the exploration, education, and adventure that awaits! Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted April 21, 2018 Hi and welcome! Leopold is a great choice, one I always have on hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted April 22, 2018 Welcome to the WS! I love the Chrysanthemum, and I'll bet Leopold works great in it. What vermouth are you usually using? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajun Magic Report post Posted April 22, 2018 Welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derp Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Just curious since I'm not too far from you, have you found any stores that sell any good variety of absinthe? Up here in Killeen, I have access to a surprising number of absinthes considering how small the town is, but I love trying new absinthes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patient Explorer Report post Posted December 23, 2018 Very cool that you were looking to make a Chrysanthemum cocktail. Were you going to use a homemade tincture or something store-bought? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
