2 qts. 190 proof alcohol
4 c. water
4 c. light colored honey
4 c. sugar
1 juice of whole orange plus the rind
1 juice of whole lemon plus the rind
10 grams cardamom seeds
10 grams anise seeds
8 grams cloves
4 grams ginger
20 grams cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla stick

1. Combine all ingredients (EXCEPT alcohol).

2. Cook 25 minutes in enamel pot.

3. In the same pot, let the mixture stand overnight.

4. Filter through a cheesecloth.

5. Put the liquid back in the same pot.

6. Put in the alcohol and bring mixture to a boil.

7. Be very careful with the alcohol (extremely flammable).

8. After the mixture cools off a bit, put into bottles.

9. After a week's time or so when the sediments have settled to the bottom, pour mixture into smaller bottles, being careful so as not to stir up the sediments.