Recipe - Homemade Galiano

2 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
One fourth teaspoon Anise extract
1 teaspoon 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 sugarwater syrup into a sterilized quartsize 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.

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