Homemade Anisette

Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons anise seed, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed

• 1 (750 ml) bottle brandy (the cheap stuff is fine)
• 9 5/8 ounces simple syrup (recipe below) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place aniseed, fennel seed, and coriander in a bowl.

2. 2

   Grind all the seeds using the back of a spoon.

3. 3

   Add the ground seeds to the brandy.

4. 4

   Allow the mixture to soak for 4 weeks and then strain out the seeds.

5. 5

   Allow the haze to settle for a week then pour off the sediment.

6. 6

   Add the simple syrup and shake.

7. 7

   To Make Simple Syrup: Add 1 part water to 2 parts sugar.

8. 8

   Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.

9. 9

   Slowly heat over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. Keep below boiling.

10. 10

    The syrup is finished once the sugar is dissolved.