Combine sugar and water in a pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and immediately reduce heat. Simmer for 1 hour or until thickened. Remove from heat and cool. Pour sugar-water syrup into a sterilized quart-size bottle. Add anise extract, vanilla and food coloring. Stir gently and add the vodka. Cover and let the mixture sit for 10 days to 2 weeks before serving. Yield: 32 oz. Cost of Ingredients: $9.28 Comparable purchased product: Galiano, 25.4 oz $17.18 (21.64) Savings: $12.36 This liqueur is known by it's bright yellow color, but it can also be made without adding the food coloring, if you prefer. From Cheaper & Better by Nancy Birnes: Food & Wine RT [*] Category 9, Topic 23 Message 1 Fri Feb 12, 1993 GARLIC.QUEEN at 16:56 EST MM by QBTOMM and Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook echo moderator at net/node 004/005