Alcoholic extractions: You can use the distilled ethereal oils or the dried herb. If you use the dried herb, you will get a bitter taste. In general, the dried herb can be inserted into any high proof alcohol, but it should be taken out after one week. If you want to brew a decent extract, it is recommended to use high proof liquor which contains at least 60% alcohol. You can also find a nice and easy to make absinthe recipe on this page.