3 tb Dried chopped angelica root
1 tb Chopped almonds
1    Allspice berry, cracked
1    1" piece cinnamon stick,
-broken
3    To 6 anise or fennel seeds,
-crushed
1/8 ts Powdered coriander seed
1 tb Chopped fresh marjoram
-leaves or 1 tsp. dried
1 1/2 c  Vodka
1/2 c  Granulated sugar
1/4 c  Water
1 dr Each yellow and green food
-color,(optional)

Combine all herbs, nuts and spices with vodka in a 1 quart or larger aging
container. Cap tightly and shake daily for 2 weeks. Strain through a fine
muslin cloth or coffee filter; discarding solids. Clean out aging
container. Place liquid back in container.

Place sugar and water in saucepan and stir to combine over medium heat.**
When sugar is completely dissolved, set aside and let cool. When cool
combine with food coloring and add to liqueur liquid. Cap and allow to age
and mellow in a cool, dark place for one month.

Directions: This step may be done in the microwave oven using a
glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1.5 minutes, stirring every 30
seconds.