Spicy Herbal Liqueur

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Title: SPICY HERBAL LIQUEUR
Categories: Alcohol, Beverages
Yield: 1 quart

6 Cardamom pods*
3 ts Anise seeds*
2 1/4 ts Chopped angelica root*
1 Cinnamon stick
1 Clove
1/4 ts Mace
1 Fifth of vodka
1 c Sugar syrup (see recipe)

Remove seeds from cardomom pods. Add the anise seeds,
and crush all the kernals with the back of a fork. Put
them in a 1-quart container adding angelica root,
cinnamon stick, clove, mace, and vodka. Shake mixture
well and store in a cupboard for 1 week. Pour through
cheesecloth lined strainer several times. Blend the
liquid with the sugar syrup. Ready to serve.
*Most of these ingredients can be found at health food
stores. This liqueur is similiar to Italian Strega and
the spicy taste may not appeal to everyone.
Yield: 1 quart Container: 1/2 gallon
jar

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