Title: Spicy herbal liqueur
 Categories: Alcohol, Beverages
      Yield: 1 Quart
 
      6    Cardamom pods*
      3 ts Anise seeds*
  2 1/4 ts Chopped angelica root*
      1    Cinnamon stick
      1    Clove
    1/4 ts Mace
      1    Fifth of vodka
      1 c  Sugar syrup (see recipe)
 
  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. Yield: 1 quart
                 Container: 1/2 gallon jar