Star Anise and Cinnamon Beer
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Cook: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings (5 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 star anise pods
4 cinnamon sticks
3 (12-ounce) bottles lager beer, chilled (recommended: Heineken)
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, star anise, and cinnamon sticks over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 1 hour. Strain the syrup into a large pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve. Slowly pour the beer into the pitcher. Stir and serve.
