Group One
750ml 100-proof vodka
1 tbsp angelica root
3 tbsp orris root
3 tbsp gentian root
Peel of 1/2 grapefruit
Peel of a whole orange, with some flesh intact
1/2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1 tbsp dried hops
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
6 whole juniper berries
3 tbsp molasses
Group Two
1 cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods, crushed
6 whole cloves
1 allspice berry, crushed
1 tsp dried anise seed
Group Three
1 whole vanilla bean
1 tbsp dark coffee or espresso beans
6 fresh sage leaves
1 sprig mint
Steep the first group, wait a week; add the second group, wait a week. Strain, add the third group, wait a few days. Dilute with syrup and water to taste. I ended up with about 600ml liquor, 200ml syrup, and 200ml water.
Made for my friends, fellow infusers, and blogger.com recipe bloggers Anna and Matt on their wedding! I tried lower-proof infusing this time; it was kind of nice, not as harsh, and didn't louche at all. I added a bunch of herbs - I don't remember what, kind of whatever I had around. It turned out pretty dark, in color and in taste.
Source: https://bevvy.co/articles/make-amaro/15339
