Spicy Herbal Liqueur

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