Ingredients

• For the Butternut Squash Infused Vodka
• 3 - 4 pounds butternut squash
  
• 1 liter good quality vodka (or enough to cover squash)
  

• For the 5-Spice Syrup
• 1 cup white sugar
  
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  
• 5 whole star anise
  
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into smaller pieces
  
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  
• 1 cup water