GALLIANO (Imitation) Very Good

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
6 t pineapple extract
3 t vanilla extract
1-1/2 t banana extract
1/2 t anise
5 drops yellow food coloring
1 quart vodka

Combine sugar and water in saucepan.  Boil gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.  Remove from heat and measure out 2 cups sugar syrup.  Pour into large container and let cool.  Add all extracts.  Add 1 quart of vodka and food coloring.  Mix thoroughly.  Makes 1-1/2 quarts.

Well, let me first say that she underlined the very good in the title, but most of us found this super, super strong, almost good for a throat elixer or cold medicine.  I couldn't find the pineapple extract, so used pineapple juice.  Also couldn't find banana extract, so I substituted raspberry extract hoping to give it some kind of fruity flair, but I really don't think that would've made a big difference.  This stuff is potent, so much so that my neighbor went to bed after having drank some and doesn't remember much the next day because it knocked her out!  I think it would be better to just stick to Grey Goose Pear or something similar if you want a flavored vodka.