wormwood

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Once described by comedian John Hodgeman as tasting of “pencil shavings and heartbreak,” Jeppson’s Malört is a polarizing wormwood and anise-flavored liqueur that’s kind of a secret handshake among Chicagoans.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024

After adding dry vermouth and wormwood bitters, Muir shakes and strains the drink and garnishes it with a fir sprig.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

As Azzuz finished her ceremonial prayer, the wormwood that coaxed the first flames was replaced with modern “drip torches” — canisters of gasoline and diesel with spouts and wicks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021

The field wormwood plants grow on one of the tiniest reserves in England in Brandon, Suffolk.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2021

‘If the rowan leaves and the pouch couldn’t hide the river eyes,’ he said, ‘why do you think bark and wormwood can do any better?’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver