Diy Pastis Recipe
- 10 star anise pods
- 1 tablespoon licorice root
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- With a mortar and pestle, roughly break up anise, licorice root, fennel, coriander, and anise. Add them to a sealable glass jar along with vodka. Seal and shake, then let steep for 5 days at room temperature away from direct sunlight, shaking occasionally.
- Boil sugar and water together until integrated into a light syrup, about 7 minutes. While the syrup is cooling, strain the spices out of the vodka mixture through a cheesecloth lining a fine-mesh strainer. Strain twice if necessary to remove all sediment.
- Once syrup is cool add it to the strained vodka infusion and shake. Let rest for 4 days or more before use. Store at room temperature for up to 4 months.
anise pods, licorice root, fennel seeds, whole coriander seeds, anise seeds, vodka, sugar, water
Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/09/diy-pastis-make-your-own-anise-pastis-recipe.html (may not work)