Anise Spirits Recipes

Anise-forward distilled spirits and aperitifs such as absinthe, ouzo, pastis-style products, and raki.

Recipes

Intermediate
Fastlap recipe

Cocktail

Fastlap – Gin, Pernod & Citrus Cocktail with Orange and Grenadine

A citrus-forward gin cocktail with a hint of anise, the Fastlap blends orange juice, lemon, and grenadine for a bright, easy-drinking mix with subtle herbal depth.

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Easy
Fire In The Hole recipe

Shots & Shooters

Fire In The Hole - Ouzo & Hot Sauce Greek Shooter

Fire In The Hole combines Ouzo and hot sauce into a fiery Greek-inspired shooter that delivers sweet anise flavor followed by a sharp burst of heat. Simple, bold, and built for adventurous shot lovers.

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Intermediate
Tuxedo recipe

Cocktail

Tuxedo - Old Tom Gin & Dry Vermouth Turn-of-the-Century Classic

The Tuxedo is a classic Old Tom gin and dry vermouth cocktail accented with maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters. Stirred ice-cold and finished with cherry and lemon, this IBA classic is dry, botanical, and remarkably layered.

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Advanced
Zombie recipe

Cocktail

Zombie - Three-Rum Donn Beach Tiki Classic

The Zombie is a powerful three-rum tiki cocktail layered with lime, falernum, Donn's Mix, grenadine, bitters, and Pernod. Briefly blended with cracked ice, this IBA classic balances serious rum strength with citrus, spice, grapefruit, and mint.

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Intermediate
Monkey Gland recipe

Cocktail

Monkey Gland – Gin, Orange & Absinthe Cocktail

The Monkey Gland is a classic gin cocktail combining fresh orange juice, absinthe, and grenadine for a fruity, herbal, and slightly anise-driven profile. This 1920s Paris cocktail is unusual, colorful, and far more approachable than its provocative name suggests.

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Which Way recipe

Cocktail

Which Way Cocktail with Brandy and Anise Liqueurs

Aromatic and spirit-forward, the Which Way cocktail blends brandy with the bold anise flavors of Sambuca and Pernod. Stirred and sophisticated, it's built for fans of herbal classics.

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Easy
Foggy Day recipe

Cocktail

Foggy Day - Gin & Pernod Anise Cocktail

The Foggy Day is a compact gin and Pernod cocktail with a strong botanical and anise profile. Chilling it with ice introduces enough water for the Pernod to turn slightly cloudy, giving the drink its hazy appearance and concentrated herbal character.

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Intermediate
Astronomer recipe

Cocktail

Astronomer – Gin, Blue Curaçao & Honey Sour Cocktail

The Astronomer is a vibrant gin sour that combines blue curaçao, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup for a bright citrus profile with a smooth finish. A dash of absinthe adds subtle depth, making this a visually striking cocktail with balanced flavor.

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Intermediate
Corpse Reviver #2 recipe

Cocktail

Corpse Reviver #2 - Gin, Cointreau, Lillet & Absinthe Savoy Cocktail

The Corpse Reviver #2 is an equal-parts gin cocktail combining Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of absinthe. Bright citrus, orange liqueur, botanicals, and anise make this IBA classic sharply balanced and unmistakable.

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Intermediate
Sazerac recipe

Cocktail

Sazerac – Classic Cognac, Absinthe, and Peychaud’s Bitters Cocktail

The Sazerac is a spirit-forward New Orleans cocktail made with Cognac, Peychaud’s bitters, sugar, and an aromatic absinthe rinse. This historic specification delivers rich fruit, warm spice, anise, and bright lemon oil in every measured sip.

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Intermediate
Remember the Maine recipe

Cocktail

Remember the Maine - Rye, Cherry & Absinthe Classic

Remember the Maine is a bold rye whiskey cocktail combining sweet vermouth, Luxardo Cherry Brandy, and an absinthe-rinsed glass. Rich, herbal, and spirit-forward, this IBA classic sits somewhere between a Manhattan and a Sazerac.

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