April 24th, 2006

Mixology Monday: Anise

Posted by The Home Bartender in Liqueur Drinks, Mixed Drinks, Mixology Monday

I’m going to have to punt a bit on this Mixology Monday. I didn’t get around to experimenting with anise or to shopping for some true French pastis, so I don’t have much more to add from my recent post on anise liqueur. In general, I’m still learning to acquire the taste. To that end, I find that citrus helps cut the sugary sweetness. A lot. If you can’t find the limon dulce I referenced before, here’s a simple drink to make with readily available ingredients:

Anise Rickey

1 jigger anise liqueur (I used ouzo)
juice of one lime
Club soda

Fill highball glass with ice. Squeeze in lime and add liqueur. Top with club soda and garnish with lime wedge.

Unorthodox maybe, but not bad. I’m more eager, however, to try the more exciting offerings of the fellow mixologists. And that Henri Bardouin sounds amazing, even if I am a sucker for Ricard’s image and packaging.

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  1. The Cocktail Chronicles » Blog Archive » Mixology Monday I Roundup: Pastis said,
    on April 25th, 2006 at 2:02 am

    […] Continuing the international theme, Chris over at Boston Cocktails tries a drink with the Greek anise-flavored spirit, ouzo. Chris admits he’s still acquiring the taste for anise–plenty of company here–and offers his recipe for an Anise Rickey. Check out Chris’ post for the details. […]

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