Licorice Liqueur

2 1/2 tb Licorice root, chopped

1 1/2 c Vodka

1/2 c Sugar syrup (see recipe)

-to taste Wash the licorice root and chop into small pieces. Add to vodka and steep for 1 week. Strain and filter. Add sugar syrup and steep for 1 week. Ready to serve. Adjust taste with extract if necessary. Yield: 1 pint plus Container: Quart jar