Sambuca Molinari Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sambuca Base
Flavoring
Method
Sambuca Base Preparation
- 1
- 2
Adding Anise Flavors
Add the anise seeds and star anise to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- 3
Straining the Mixture
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding the solids.
- 4
Combining with Alcohol
Once the anise syrup has cooled, mix it with the grain alcohol in a clean glass bottle. Seal tightly.
Flavoring
- 5
Adding Vanilla and Lemon
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the whole bean along with the lemon zest to the sambuca mixture.
- 6
Infusing the Flavors
Seal the bottle again and let the sambuca sit in a dark, cool place for at least 1 week to allow the flavors to meld. Shake the bottle gently every few days.