Star Anise and Cinnamon Beer

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 star anise pods
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 3 (12-ounce) bottles lager beer, chilled (recommended: Heineken)

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, star anise, and cinnamon sticks over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 1 hour.
4. Strain the syrup into a large pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Slowly pour the beer into the pitcher.
6. Stir and serve.

sugar, water, anise pods, cinnamon sticks, bottles lager beer

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/star-anise-and-cinnamon-beer-recipe.html (may not work)