DIY Pastis Recipe
Pastis is an anise-flavored aperitif that's one of life's little luxuries, and you can make a richly flavored homemade version by steeping some spices and bark in a jar for just a few days.
Notes: Most grocery stores carry the spices needed for this recipe. Natural foods stores like Whole Foods carry licorice root in the bulk spice section.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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10 star anise pods
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1 tablespoon licorice root
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
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1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
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1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
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1 1/2 cups vodka
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup water
Directions
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With a mortar and pestle, roughly break up anise, licorice root, fennel, coriander, and anise. Add them to a sealable glass jar along with vodka. Seal and shake, then let steep for 5 days at room temperature away from direct sunlight, shaking occasionally.
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Boil sugar and water together until integrated into a light syrup, about 7 minutes. While the syrup is cooling, strain the spices out of the vodka mixture through a cheesecloth lining a fine-mesh strainer. Strain twice if necessary to remove all sediment.
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Once syrup is cool add it to the strained vodka infusion and shake. Let rest for 4 days or more before use. Store at room temperature for up to 4 months.
Special equipment
Mason jar, cheesecloth, fine-mesh strainer, mortar and pestle
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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68 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 16 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 68 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 2mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 4mg | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |