Black liquorice will always remind me of my grandfather and his Black Jack gum.
Ingredients
1/4 cup anise seeds 6 star anise pods, cracked 3 tablespoons 2:1 Simple Syrup 1-1/2 cups vodka
Directions
Place all ingredients in a pint jar and seal the lid tightly. Store the jar in a cool, dark location for up to 1 week. During the week roll or shake the jar to mix the ingredients a few times a day. Strain the contents of the jar thru a fine mesh sieve and discard the solids. Enjoy within 6 months.