April 2008

September 2008

In between sorting orders, gifts and the like, I had a moment to do a spot of reading... Turns out you all need protection from me as I’m prone to ‘wickedness’. Who knew? Supposedly Rowan and a variety of herbs do the trick. Surely by now you realise I’m a sweet young thing who brings you your favourite tipple – easily protection enough.

September’s upon us and with it the autumn equinox. The weather may be changing but your Sebor will remain as perfect as ever.

Absinthes’ origins are even more ancient than previously thought; the story reaches all the way back to the Byzantine Empire when anise first became a vital ingredient in every hip-and-happening apothecary. The first absinthe, produced in the town of Covet, near Neuchatel, contained star anise, lemon balm (Melissa), coriander, fennel, hyssop, parsley, camomile, veronica and spinach (!) Pre-production sampling must have been involved...

No? Suit yourself... You’ll come around, and when you do, simply add a link to www.seborabsinth.com on your site or facebook/mySpace page and I’ll grant you an enchanting 20% off your next order! Just send an e-mail (addressed to yours truly) to info@seborabsinth.com and, once I’ve approved your website, my team will send you a special code for the checkout! All I need in writing is that you’ll keep our link up for 12 months.

Ever the innovator, I’ve had another flighty idea! Buy two bottles of our magical elixir and you’ll be able to buy our award-winning Gecko Liquorice Snaps for just £8. For your part, type ‘Oh how I long for Gecko Snaps’ in the comments box on the checkout and get involved.

Last month we asked you to send us a picture worthy of winning a bottle. There were so many entries it has taken me a while to make a decision, but finally, I have decided upon a winner. Last months winner is...

...Stephanie Acton. Congratulations Stephanie a bottle of Sebor is on its way to you.

While Augusts’ competition called for some artistic skills, this months’ will level the playing field. The first correct answers to the following two questions will earn a bottle of the green stuff.

(1) What ingredient does Antica Sambuca and Sebor Absinth share?

(2) Where does Sebor Absinth come from? (No, ‘from the bottle’ doesn’t count...)

Remember that new Antica Sambuca flavour I leaked details of last month? Well, Antica Cherry has launched and is already massively popular. A visit to the online store could now be an even more rewarding exercise.

Recipes submitted during August have brought both tears and happiness to my eyes. This one brought much happiness...

Name: Emerald

• 1.5 Shots Hendricks Gin (infused with cucumber and rose petals),
• 1.5 Shots Sebor Absinth,
• 15ml Monin Rose Syrup,
• Dash Elderflower Cordial,
• 5 chunks of cucumber,
• Dash clear apple juice,

Method: In a Boston shaker muddle the cucumber with the Monin syrup and Elderflower cordial. Fill the shaker with ice before building the rest of the ingredients. Shake hard and double strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with cucumber and apple fan.

Don’t forget to check out the Concoctions page of http://www.seborabsinth.com/ for more great cocktail ideas.