Anisette Liqueur

Anisette is one of the simplest liqueurs you can make. You will love this one if you are a black licorice fan. Try it Anisette makes some interesting drinks. Tastes just like DeKuyper’s® Anisette.

• Store cost $10 plus
• Make for $3 or less
• Level of hardness: Easy
• Preparation: Under 1 hour
• Aging: None
• Many uses: Drinks: Jelly Bean, London Fog; Cookies, etc.
• Tastes just like DeKuyper's® Anisette

30% alc./vol. (60º) - 750 ml.

Free Recipe below

One of ten recipes included in, How to Make Quality Liqueurs & Cordials at Home.

Recipe

Anisette, is very easy to make. It resembles the flavor of black licorice and is quit good in mixed drinks. Tastes just like DeKuyper's® Anisette.

15.7 oz. (466 ml.) 100° proof Vodka (non-flavored)
7 drops anise oil
9.6 oz. (284 ml.) simple syrup
1 tsp. (5 ml.) glycerin (optional)

• Add alcohol to the bottle in which the anisette will be stored; add anise oil and shake vigorously until all oil is dissolved (1 min.) Add the rest of the ingredients and again shake well. Presto—it's ready to drink!

30% Alc. by Vol. (60°). Makes 750 ml.