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The secret to this love potion is the mixture of spices. The star anise comes through in the frozen sugar syrup ice cubes infused with the exotic spice. This is enough for 2 drinks, as only two should drink the potion together at a time.

1/8 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of ground cardamom
1 lime, halved and juiced (rinds reserved)
½ grapefruit, juiced
2 oz. dark rum
Star Anise Sugar Cubes
2 cinnamon sticks (optional)

Combine the spices, juice, and cut up lime rind in martini shaker. Using a pestle or spoon, grind the lime rinds into the juice and spices. Cover and shake well.
Place two of the Star Anise Sugar Cubes in each glass. Pour 1 oz of dark rum into each glass. Follow with the strained spiced juices. Stir with a cinnamon stick and serve.

Star Anise Sugar Cubes:
½ cup sugar
1 cup water
4 star anise + 2 more

Place the sugar, water, and star anise in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and reduce until slightly syrupy. Cool. Place 1 star anise in each cube of an ice tray and pour over the syrup. You should have enough for 6 cubes, depending on how much you reduce the syrup, and how big the cubes are. Freeze until solid.