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4oz vodka
2oz Rosemary-Lemon syrup (See Below)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 c seltzer
Licorice ice cubes (See Below)
Combine vodka, syrup and juice in a cocktail shaker. Stir to combine. Add seltzer and divide between two glasses filled with licorice ice cubes. Serve immediately.
Rosemary Lemon Syrup
2 lemons
2 c sugar
2 c water
2 sprigs rosemary
With a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from lemons, leaving bitter white pith behind. Combine peel plus remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a fine sieve (discard solids), and chill. Syrup can be refrigerated up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Licorice Ice Cubes4 c water
2 tbsp anise seed
2 to 4 drops black food coloring
Bring the water and anise seed to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, let cool 30 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve(discard solids), then stir in food coloring. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
