Star Anise Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 4 points star anise
  
• 1/2 stick cinnamon
  
• 1 orange peel, cut into strips
  

Directions

1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil, along with the star anise, cinnamon and orange peel.
2. Once the mixture begins to boil, stir to combine. As soon as the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat.
3. Let cool to room temperature. The syrup will thicken. Strain out the spices and orange peel.
4. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.