Makes one cocktail
Ingredients
For the star of anise infused vodka
5 whole star anise
1 quart vodka
For the curried grapes
½ cup anise syrup (sugar, water and star anise into a simple syrup)
¼ cup vodka
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup of whole black or purple grapes
For the cocktail
Ice
2 ½ ounces anise infused vodka
1 ½ ounce curried grapes liquid
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Coarse sugar
Directions
For the star anise infused vodka
Combine star anise and vodka in a quart container and let infuse for 4-5 days.
For the curried grapes
In a bowl whisk together the anise syrup, vodka, curry and honey. Add the whole grapes and let soak for 3-4 days.
For the cocktail
In a shaker full of ice, combine star anise infused vodka, curried grapes liquid and lemon juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Roll a curried grape in coarse sugar and place on a toothpick and drop in the glass.