Categories: Beverages, Alcohol 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      2 c  Sugar 
      1 c  Water 
    1/4 ts Anise extract 
      1 ts Vanilla extract or Vanilla 
           -Bean Extract 
      3    Drops yellow food coloring 
      1    Fifth vodka 
  
  Combine sugar and water in a pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and 
  immediately reduce heat. Simmer for 1 hour or until thickened. Remove from 
  heat and cool. 
   
  Pour sugar-water syrup into a sterilized quart-size bottle. Add anise 
  extract, vanilla and food coloring. Stir gently and add the vodka. 
   
  Cover and let the mixture sit for 10 days to 2 weeks before serving. 
   
  Yield:  32 oz. 
   
  Cost of Ingredients: $9.28 Comparable purchased product: Galiano, 25.4 oz 
  $17.18 (21.64) Savings: $12.36 
   
  This liqueur is known by it's bright yellow color, but it can also be made 
  without adding the food coloring, if you prefer. 
   
  From Cheaper & Better by Nancy Birnes: 
   
  Food & Wine RT [*] Category 9, Topic 23 Message 1 Fri Feb 12, 1993 
  GARLIC.QUEEN                 at 16:56 EST 
   
  MM by QBTOMM and Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT 
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