Saigon Spiced Vodka Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 liter vodka
• 3 stalks lemongrass
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise pod
• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns

Directions:

1. Pour vodka into a clean, decorative bottle.
2. Trim tops of each lemongrass stalk to fit into bottle. Trim ends and remove and discard tough outer layer from each. Smash the end of each stalk with a mallet to allow maximum release of flavor. Insert stalks, ends down, into vodka. Add cinnamon stick, star anise and peppercorns.
3. Seal bottle and store at room temperature for one week before serving.