Anisette Recipes

A riff on a classic by Ivy Geilker

Difficulty Level: Medium

Ivy has elevated the classic mojito and added fresh-squeezed grapefruit and a kick of Anisette. This incredibly refreshing version of the classic mojito will quench anyone’s pallet on a hot summer day.

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3/4 oz. Vitae Spirits Platinum Rum*

3/4 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette

Grapefruit Mint Cordial*

garnish with fresh mint sprig

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Grapefruit mint cordial*

Zest of 6 large grapefruits

2 cups fresh-squeezed grapefruit

1 bunch of mint

2 qt sugar

2 qt water

1. Add zest of 6 grapefruit and mint to a container with sugar. Let sit until sugar becomes fragrant.
2. Add contents into a pot and stir in water till boiling or until sugar has mixed into solution.
3. Take off heat and let cool to room temp.
4. Add grapefruit juice to mixture and store in ball jar for up to 1 month in fridge.

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1. Combine all ingredients into shaker with ice
2. Shake well
3. Strain into collins glass
4. Garish with mint sprig

By Allison Barger Eddy

(a.k.a @tiptoeingthrujuleps)

Difficulty Level: EASY+

A fabulous summer cocktail created by one our fans. So glad she discovered our Anisette!

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A few finely sliced cucumber strips

0.5 oz honey simple syrup

1 oz lime juice

1 oz Vitae Spirits Anisette

1.5 oz Thai-basil infused dry vermouth

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1. Place a single cucumber strip along the inside of a rocks glass. Add ice.
Muddle a bit of cucumber with simple syrup in the bottom of a shaker.

2. Add lime juice, Anisette, vermouth, and ice to shaker and shake ingredients.

3. Strain into prepared rocks glass.
Garnish with a small strip of cucumber and Thai basil leaf.

by TJ Drake

Winter is here, and this Indian spiced sour cocktail is perfect for the holidays! A savory blend of turmeric, ginger, lemon, saffron and a few other spices

Difficulty Level: Medium

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1 oz. Vitae Spirits Orange Liqueur

0.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette

1.5oz Turmeric Lemonade*

0.5 oz. egg white

9 drops Embitterment Liquid gold bitters

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Turmeric Lemonade

Add one cup of sugar, one cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and two cups of water to a pot, place on medium heat and bring to a simmer, add 1oz powdered turmeric and keep at a simmer for 5 minutes. Take off heat and let cool.  

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1. Combine all but bitters into a shaker with ice
2. Shake vigorously until egg whites are frothy
3. Strain into coupe glass
4. Add drops of bitters to frothy top of cocktail

by Ian Glomski

Difficulty Level: Easy+

This cocktail is sure to brighten up your fall! Our Autumn spices from our Gin shine in this wonderfully complex, yet balanced cocktail!

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0.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette 

0.5 oz Modern Gin

0.5 oz Midori

1 tsp. Orgeat*

1 oz. heavy cream

0.5 oz lemon juice

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Orgeat 

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1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously and pour in a coup glass

3. Garnish with dried kiwi

 by Kerrie Pierce

Difficulty Level: Medium

Dive into the holidays with a refreshing, light, pomegranate martini. This cocktail will send your mind into a beachy bliss.

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1 oz. Vitae Spirits Modern Gin 

1/2 oz Vitae Spirits Anisette

1 oz pomegranate juice

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Rosewater Simple Syrup

Combine 1 cup sugar and  2 cups water into a pot and bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 tbs rosewater stir until dissolved into solution. Take off heat and let cool to room temp.  Store in a mason jar for up to 1 month in the fridge.

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1. Combine Ingredients in Shaker with ice
2. Shake vigorously
3. Strain into Coupe glass
4. Garnish with pomegranate seeds

by Kerrie Pierce

Difficulty Level: Medium+

This is a riff on a classic New Orleans brunch cocktail with a light creamy texture, hints of anise and almond flavors. A perfect reason to roll out of bed and start your day!

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0.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette 

1 oz Modern Gin

0.5 oz. Pistachio Orgeat (see below for recipe)

0.5 Lime Juice

1 oz. Apricot Nector

Garnish with powdered pistachio

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Orgeat 

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1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously and pour in a coup glass

3. Garnish with fresh ground pistachio

A Classic cocktail modified by Kerrie Pierce

Difficulty Level: Easy+

This is a riff on a classic New Orleans brunch cocktail with a light creamy texture, hints of anise and almond flavors. A perfect reason to roll out of bed and start your day!

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1.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette 

0.5 oz. Orgeat (see below for recipe)

0.5 Egg white

1 oz. heavy cream

Fresh Nutmeg

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Orgeat 

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1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously and pour in a coup glass

3. Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg.