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