Mauby

Instructions

1. 1 Boil mauby bark, cinnamon sticks, cloves, anise, and orange peel in water for twenty minutes until the liquid is dark and fragrant.
2. 2 Strain the liquid through a fine sieve, discarding the bark and spices. The liquid should be deep brown.
3. 3 Dissolve brown sugar and vanilla into the hot liquid, stirring until completely incorporated. Taste and adjust sweetness.
4. 4 Cool to room temperature, then transfer to bottles or a large pitcher and refrigerate until ice cold.
5. 5 Before serving, shake or stir vigorously to create the characteristic foam on top.
6. 6 Serve over ice in tall glasses. The first sip is pleasantly bitter before the sweetness comes through.