Anisette Recipes

by TJ Drake

Difficulty Level: EASY+

This spring cocktail is reminiscent of a boozy Arnold Palmer. For those unfamiliar, Arni was famous for his favorite drink; half sweet tea, half lemonade, over ice. The nice caramel notes from the Golden rum combine with the lemon juice for an uncanny resemblance of the famous drink. We added a tiny amount of the Anisette for fun, because, hey, why not?

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1 oz. Vitae Spirits Golden Rum

0.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette Liqueur

1 oz Lemonade

3 dashes of Embitterment Orange Bitters

Orange peel and rum-soaked cherry for garnish

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1. Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass with one large ice cube

2. Stir and serve

by Nan Janney & Shane Davis

An inspired submission to our Spring 2020 Cocktail Competition that didn’t quite make the final cut (hey not everyone likes hot and spicy cocktails), but wins enthusiastic accolades from our resident heat-lovers.

Difficulty Level: Medium

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1.25 oz. Jalapeno-infused Vitae Spirits Anisette

0.25 oz. Linie Aquavit

0.5 oz Cucumber juice

0.5 oz. lime juice

0.5 oz simple syrup

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Jalapeno-infused Anisette 

Add ribs and seeds from one jalapeño along 1/2 of chopped  jalapeño flesh to 200 ml of Anisette Liquor.  Put in covered container, shake and let sit for 20 minutes.  Then strain through fine mesh strainer.

Cucumber juice

Make cucumber juice by adding peeled cucumber to juicer, adding 2 drops of saline solution per ounce of cucumber juice.

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1. Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice
2. Shake vigorously
3. Strain into coupe glass
4. Garnish with a mint sprig

by Ian Glomski

Difficulty Level: Easy+

This cocktail screams summer. The anise, orange, cucumber, and cilantro all work in concert to yield a light and herbal long drink that is totally crushable.

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1.0 oz. Vitae Spirits Orange Liqueur

0.5 oz Anisette

1 oz Lemonade (1 part sugar, 1 part lemon juice, 2 parts water)

0.5 oz Egg Whites

2 slices of cucumber

2 sprigs Cilantro

top with sparkling water

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1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker

2. Shake and strain into coupe glass

3. Top off with sparking water till foam is touching the rim of the coupe

A Classic cocktail modified by Kerrie Pierce

Difficulty Level: Easy+

This riff on a classic cocktail from the 1930’s is a delightfully refreshing summer cocktail. Flavors are reminiscent of an adult anise flavored lemonade !

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1.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette 

0.5 oz. Simple Syrup

0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Soda Water

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1. Combine Anisette, Simple syrup, and Lemon Juice in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and pour over fresh ice in a rocks glass
3. Top glass of with soda
4. Garnish with Lemon peal

A Classic cocktail modified by Kerrie Pierce

Difficulty Level: Easy+

The Shanghai is a simple classic cocktail that highlights the qualities of the Anisette and white rum that make up the spirits portion of the drink. Light, tart, and refreshing, the Shanghai is a great palate cleanser that will get you ready for the night ahead!

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1 oz. Vitae Spirits Platinum Rum

0.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Anisette

0.5 oz. grenadine (see below for recipe)

0.5 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice

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Grenadine

2 cups Pomegranate juice

1 1/4 cup of sugar

2oz pomegranate molasses

2 tsp orange flower water

Combine all ingredients except orange flower water in a pan, heat until the sugar dissolves, then turn off heat and stir in the orange flower water. Let cool, then strain.

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Click here to see an instructional video

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously until and pour in a coup glass

3. Garnish with a twist of lemon.