
Angelica Liqueur
Angelica root, anise, almonds and warm spices steeped in vodka for two weeks, then sweetened and matured. An old-world herbal cordial for patient makers.
Hard
Difficulty
30 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Food Coloring· not in your bar1 drop green
- Food Coloring· not in your bar1 drop yellow
- Water· not in your bar1/4 cup
- Allspice· not in your bar1 cracked
Or swap: Cinnamon — softer warm spice
- Angelica Root· not in your bar3 tblsp chopped
- Sugar· not in your bar1/2 cup granulated
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
- Coriander· not in your bar1/8 tsp powdered
- Anisette· not in your bar3-6 crushed
Or swap: Sambuca — drier, boozier
- Marjoram(optional)· not in your bar1 tblsp fresh chopped
- Vodka· not in your bar1.5 cup
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
- Almond Extract· not in your bar1 tblsp chopped
Or swap: Orgeat — sweeter — cut other sugar
- Cinnamon· not in your bar1 one-inch
Or swap: Allspice — similar warm spice
Instructions
Combine all herbs, nuts and spices with vodka in a 1 quart or larger aging container.
Cap tightly and shake daily for 2 weeks.
Strain through a fine muslin cloth or coffee filter, discarding solids.
Clean out aging container.
Place liquid back in container.
Place sugar and water in saucepan and stir to combine over medium heat.
When sugar is completely dissolved, set aside and let cool.
When cool combine with food coloring and add to liqueur liquid.
Cap and allow to age and mellow in a cool, dark place for one month.
Pairs well with
Herb-and-spice homemade cordial sips like a digestif beside gentle sweets:
- Honey cake squares
- Spiced shortbread
- Candied angelica strips
- Almond thins




