Pernod Aniseed Aperitif Liqueur, 70 cl

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Zurdo, David; Gutiérrez, Ángel (2004). El libro de los licores de España. Ediciones Robinbook. p.50. ISBN 9788496054127. The eagle-eyed might spot that I doubled the recipe here, so have more coffee beans and vanilla pods than stated in the recipe above.

Anise drinks - Wikipedia

Pacharan is a sloe berry, and anise flavoured Spanish liqueur. Also known as Patxaran in the Basque language, it originated in this area in Medieval times. Historically believed to have medicinal properties, Pacharan is traditionally served at the end of a meal, to aid digestion.

Illicium, also known as star aniseed, is another plant which is a type of magnolia tree that originates from China which also has similarly flavoured seeds to those of aniseed. Fennel is another plant which has a similar flavour to that of aniseed, so much so that it is permitted by law to be called aniseed. The Oxford English dictionary states that the term "sambuca" comes from the Latin word sambucus, meaning "elderberry". Foraged Wild Horseradish and Ground Ivy Infused Vodka is a wonderfully peppery infusion. Perfect for adding to tomato juice or savoury dishes. One of the few to survive to this day is Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, which creates the region’s most popular artisanal pastis brand, Henri Bardouin. Its blend includes more than 65 herbs and spices, which are either macerated or distilled.

Anisette - Wikipedia

Bardouin loved to concoct different liqueurs from the herbs on Montagne de Lure,” explains Alain Robert, who took over the distillery reins in 1974. The spices used here have traveled from afar: licorice from Turkey, cardamom from countries in the Indian Ocean, tonka beans from Guyana.Words of caution though, if you drink a lot in one go, get smashed, wake up in the morning dehydrated and drink a glass of water, you will instantly get smashed again. This drink stays in your system for a day or two afterwards if you drink a lot of it I.E half or more of the bottle in one go. If you end up using an aniseed-flavoured spirit that tastes stronger than you would like, you can dilute it with vodka before adding the other ingredients. A stonking 130 million litres of pastis are sold every year in France, an astonishing 2 litres for every adult in France! Cheers…