Sambuca Recipe

Inspired by Local 463

Time1h 15m

Serves10

Make Sambuca Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Infusing the Flavors
In a medium saucepan, combine the anise seeds, star anise, and fennel seeds with 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
2
Simmering
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This will extract the flavors from the spices.
3
Straining
After 30 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl to remove the solid spices.
4
Dissolving the Sugar
Add 2 cups of sugar to the strained liquid while it is still warm. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5
Combining with Alcohol
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then add 2 cups of neutral spirit (vodka or grain alcohol) and stir well to combine.
6
Flavoring with Coffee (Optional)
If desired, add 10 whole coffee beans to the mixture for an additional flavor dimension.
7
Bottling
Pour the finished Sambuca into clean glass bottles, seal them tightly, and store them in a cool, dark place.
8
Aging (Optional)
For best flavor, let the bottles sit for at least 2 weeks before consuming. This allows the flavors to meld together.