Anise Seeds  E-mail this product to a friend

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This member of the parsley family, native to the Mediterranean, has a distinctive, sweet licorice flavor. Used extensively in Greek and Italian cuisines, it's a classic ingredient in biscotti, and the main flavoring in pastis, a French liqueur. For a unique sweet liqueur, mix anise seeds with twice as much freshly ground coffee, combine with sugar syrup, and add the mixture to good vodka. Seal container well; steep at least four weeks. Strain and serve garnished with lemon zest.