[header] How to make halloween cocktails [title] Make the black licorice ice cubes. [step] Pour 4 cups (1 liter) of water and 2 tablespoons of anise seed into a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. 
Remove it from heat once it's boiled and let it cool for 30 minutes. Pour the water through a fine sieve to strain out the anise seed.