Sambuca Recipe
Make Sambuca Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Infuse Anise Flavor
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of anise seeds with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- 2
Strain the Infusion
After 30 minutes, remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl to separate the anise seeds from the liquid.
- 3
Add Sugar
While the infusion is still warm, add 2 cups of sugar to the strained liquid and stir until fully dissolved.
- 4
Combine with Alcohol
Once the sugar has dissolved, add 2 cups of neutral grain alcohol to the sweetened anise infusion. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Add Flavoring Ingredients
Add 2 star anise pods, 1 split vanilla bean, and 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds to the mixture. Stir to incorporate the flavors.
- 6
Bottle and Rest
Transfer the mixture into a clean glass bottle. Seal tightly and let rest in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks to allow the flavors to meld. Shake the bottle gently every few days.
