Name: Strawberries in Sambuca
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 1/2 hours
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sambuca; 2 pound strawberries, trimmed, then halved or quartered if large

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Strawberries in SambucaDavid Cicconi

"Strawberries and Sambuca are such a wonderful combination," says author Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez. "Add a little vanilla in there and you can't go wrong. And it's beautiful, too." We totally agree.

Cooks' note:

Syrup can be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before adding strawberries.

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