Fennel Liqueurs

We grew some fennel in our backyard garden this summer and with it brings the fall harvest. We wanted to experiment with creating infused liqueurs so here is our first shot. It turned out great! IT's sweet with a hint of licorice!

Fennel Liqueur-
1. Bottle of Vodka of the Gods from Trader Joe's
2. 10 heads of fennel (when they are yellow and flowering)
3. 1 cup sugar for one quart vodka
4. 3 gallons water
5. Cheese Cloth

-Harvest Fennel and seed. Place fennel seeds in mason jar
-Pour sugar on top of fennel seeds
-Take 3 gallons of water and heat to 160 degrees and place mason jar in the water sealed. Take off heat and place pot and mason jar in the oven (without heat)
-Let sit for 1 hour
- Strain with cheese cloth
-Chill and pour over ice
-Enjoy!

Lesser known facts about fennel:
*Fennel is used for various digestive problems, also used for upper respiratory tract infections and visual problems.
* Fennel powder can be used for a poultice for snakebites.
* Fennel oil is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.