Spicy Herbal Liqueur

6 cardamom pods - *see note
3 teaspoons anise seeds - *see note
2-1/4 teaspoons chopped angelica root - *see note
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
1/4 teaspoon mace
750 milliliters vodka
1 cup sugar syrup

Remove seeds from cardamom pods. Add the anise seeds, and crush all the
kernels 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.

Yield: 1 quart.
Container: 1/2 gallon jar.

NOTE:
-Most of these ingredients can be found at health food stores.
-This liqueur is similar to Italian Strega and the spicy taste may not
appeal to everyone.