Anise is a versatile flavor combination of a licorice-pepper flavor.  It pairs wonderfully in soups, stews, and braising broths. On the sweet side, add it to your biscotti and rice puddings. It pairs well with blackberries, pears, peaches, plums and apricots.

Use a 16oz jar or larger.

Ingredients:
-8-12 whole star anise or 1/4 cup anise seeds
-12 ounces of vodka 

Instructions:

1. Add Anise to jar and pour in 12 ounces of vodka. 
2. Add more at little more vodka as the seeds absorb the alcohol. Let steep about 1-2 months, checking periodically for flavor.
3. After 1-2 months, If a stronger flavor is desired, change out the anise seeds and repeat step 2 above.

Happy extracting!!

Thank you Starlette for sharing this recipe:)