- Anisette
Anisette (also anis) is an
anise -flavoredliqueur mainly consumed inFrance ,Italy ,Portugal ,Mexico , andSpain . It is sweeter than most anise-flavored liqueurs (such aspastis ), and also has a lower alcohol content (typically 25% by volume, versus 40%). Like pastis, it was first created to replaceabsinthe . "Marie Brizard" is a well-known brand of French-style anisette. Anís del Mono is a beloved Spanish brand.Sambucca Romana is one ofItaly 's versions. Anisette is an ingredient in a "Nightcap".A sweet liqueur made by macerating 16 different seeds and plants and blending the maceration with a neutral spirit and sugar syrup. Anisette should not be confused with
pastis , which is made usingstar anise (the fruit of the evergreen, Chinese star anise tree) rather thananiseed (the seed of the Mediterranean anise plant, a member of the parsley family). Anisette diluted with water is generally clear, while undiluted pastis is transparent yellow.
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