Recipe By: Wine Awesomeness
Ingredients
2 cups grain alcohol ((everclear, 151 rum, or other high proof spirit))
1 teaspoon orange peel (minced)
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon anise seeds
4 cups water
Sweetener ((simple syrup, honey, molasses, or any other sweetener you prefer))
Step By Step
1️⃣ Add
ADD all spices to a clean mason jar and cover with the alcohol.
2️⃣ Seal
SEAL the jar and keep it in a cool, dark place for two weeks.
3️⃣ Shake
SHAKE the jar once a day to ensure flavors are diffusing equally.
4️⃣ Strain
STRAIN the alcohol using a cheesecloth into another mason jar, after two weeks.
5️⃣ Seal
SEAL the jar and save the strained alcohol for later.
6️⃣ Muddle
MUDDLE the spices from the cheesecloth in a bowl until turned into a slurry or paste.
7️⃣ Place
PLACE this mixture into a saucepan with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
8️⃣ Pour
POUR the mixture into a mason jar and store in a cool, dark place for 5 days, shaking daily.
9️⃣ Strain
STRAIN through cheesecloth into a jar and discard spices.
🔟 Measure
MEASURE out equal parts alcohol mixture and infused water and combine in a mason jar.
11. Save
SAVE remaining water to further dilute alcohol mixture if necessary.
12. Taste
TASTE and add desired sweetness.
