liqueur of love

Name: Liqueur of Love
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) coriander seed; 1 teaspoon(s) cardamon seed; 1 - star anise flower; 6 - whole cloves; 6 - rose hips; 2 cup(s) water; 1 cup(s) honey; 2 tablespoon(s) dried hibiscus flowers; 3 teaspoon(s) orange zest; 1 cup(s) 100-proof vodka; 1/2 cup(s) brandy

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Jennifer Enders

Cowen, WV

Updated on Feb 7, 2014

This is the recipe that I gave to my Aunt to include in my cousin's Wedding Cookbook. I don’t know if he will ever use it, but I thought it would fit right in as it was for his wedding. Note: If made, it does taste wonderful, especially over vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cardamon seed
1 - star anise flower
6 - whole cloves
6 - rose hips
2 cups water
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
3 teaspoons orange zest
1 cup 100-proof vodka
1/2 cup brandy

How To Make liqueur of love

Step 1

Coarsely grind coriander, cardamon, star anise, cloves and rose hips in a food processor.

Step 2

Bring 1 c. water and honey to a boil. Boil 2 to 3 min., skimming off any foam.
Step 3

Add spice mix and boil 4 min. more. Remove from heat and let stand 5 min.
Step 4

Place hibiscus in a bowl. Into the same bowl strain the hot mixture using a fine-mesh strainer.
Step 5

Let stand for 10 in., and then strain into a clean 1-quart container.
Step 6

Add orange zest, vodka and brandy. Top off with remaining water.
Step 7

Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 1 month.
Step 8

Strain out orange zest and discard.
Step 9

Rack or filter into final container and let age for 1 month before serving.
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