ANGELICA LIQUEUR (or other herbal liqueur)

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ANGELICA LIQUEUR (or other herbal liqueur)Ingredients:1 tsp. dried marjoram2 green cardamoms1/16 tsp. ground allspice1/16 tsp. ground star anise1/16 tsp. ground cinnamon1/16 tsp. ground coriander1/2 apricot kernel2 fl oz (0.6 dl) vodka-------------------1/2 cup (1.2 dl) sugar syrup (see below)1 cup (2.4 dl) vodka-------------------2 TBS fresh or dried angelica root2 fl oz (0.6 dl) vodkaIn a mortar grind the cardamom seeds and halfan apricot seed.Mix with other spices (except angelica root)and place in a tight glass jar or bottle andadd 2 fl oz (0.6 dl) vodka.After one week filter through a coffee filter.Combine with sugar syrup and 1 cup (2.4 dl) vodka.In a separate small glass jar combine theangelica root with 2 fl oz (0.6 dl) vodka.After two weeks filter through a coffee filter.Add small portions of the angelica root extractto the liqueur until you get a suitable flavor.Check the flavor after 2 months.If necessary add some more sugar syrup,vodka, or angelica extract.Other herbal liqueurs can be made by exchangingangelica root with another herb.Sugar syrupFor herbal liqueurs it is best to use a sugarsyrup which is made as follows:In a saucepan combine 1 lb. (450 g) sugar, 1 cup(2.4 dl) water and 1/4 tsp. citric acid.Heat the mixture and stir until the sugar is dissolved.Allow to simmer on reduced heat for 15 minutes.

 

 

 

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