I.C. FENNEL CORDIAL

I.C. Fennel Cordial image

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart vodka
2 cups fennel fronds, loosely packed
85 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
10 green cardamom pods
1 whole star anise

Steps:

Install an immersion circulator in a water bath and set it to 140 degrees F.
Place the vodka, fennel fronds, sugar, fennel seeds, cardamom seeds, green cardamom pods and star anise in a one-gallon zip-top freezer bag (see Cook's Note). Remove as much of the air from the bag as possible then seal and submerge the bag in the bath for 1 hour (see Cook's Note).
Transfer the unopened bag to an ice water bath. Once cool, strain the mixture through a coffee filter set inside a sieve and discard the solids. Don't squeeze or press the solids to extract additional liquid: It will cloud the liqueur and release off flavors.
Chill before serving.