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Category: Beverage
Submitted By: Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Colorado Springs, CO
Web Site: www.HoldenHouse.com

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 vanilla bean, split
1 1/2 teaspoons aniseed
2 oz. chopped candied pineapple (optional)
1/2 teaspoon banana extract
1-750 ml. bottle gin
2 drops yellow food color

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, vanilla bean and aniseed. Bring to boiling. Boil hard for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pineapple and banana extract. Cool to room temperature. In a large glass container, combine the sugar mixture and gin; mix well. Stir in a few drops of food coloring. Cover tightly. Store at least 2 weeks before serving. Present as a gift in a decanter. Makes 5 cups. Strain before serving.