Spicy Herbal Liqueur

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Spicy Herbal Liqueur   6 cardamom pods

3 tsps. Anise seeds

2 1/4 tsps. chopped angelica root

1 cinnamon stick

1 clove

1/4 tsp. mace

1 fifth of vodka

1 cup sugar syrup   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.

Yields 1 quart.