when peparing this, i made mine with 1.5 cups 80 proof vodka, 2 cups everclear, 1 cup corn syrup or honey. please use caution when consuming multiple glasses of this wonderful concoction!! lol...the green fairy lurks in the shadows around every turn as you journey through a bottle of this. wonderful louche. i allowed mine to settle for 24 hours before sampling....and the wait was well worth it!! very strong fennel and anise..the wormwood slaps you square between the eyes upon opening the finished product....but do not be discouraged!! it is wonderful!! i prefer the white a little more, only because i am a fan of the le bleu...but make no mistakes about it, i will be purchasing several more of these in the near future. absolutely astonishing and well worth the coin. i will continue purchasing this product for several years to come....either the Lord Himself will take me home...or my liver will throw in the towel before i quit sipping this wonderful concoction....bravo!!!