Root Beer Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp sassafras / sarsaparilla bark
• 3 cloves
• 3 allspice berries
• 1 star anise
• 2 cups sugar

Method

1. Simmer the bark and spices in the water for 15 minutes.
2. Strain, then stir in the sugar until dissolved.
3. Cool before using.

Yields about 2 cups.