An Austin 'Howdy"

[Austin-Verdegris]

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!

[Hedonmonkey]

[TheLoucheyMonster!]

Hi and welcome! Leopold is a great choice, one I always have on hand.

[fingerpickinblue]

Welcome to the WS!

 

I love the Chrysanthemum, and I'll bet Leopold works great in it. What vermouth are you usually using?

[Cajun Magic]

Welcome!

[Derp]

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.

[Patient Explorer]

Very cool that you were looking to make a Chrysanthemum cocktail.  Were you going to use a homemade tincture or something store-bought?