: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
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Absinthe Verte was first released in 2007, and is made by infusing brandy with wormwood, anise, and fennel, distilling it, and then adding a range of botanicals to give it color and even more flavor.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Titos Handmade Vodka 1 can or bottle of ginger beer
1 lemon
Cinnamon sticks
Star anise pods
Step 1
Make the apple-spiced syrup: Heat the cider and brown sugar in a pot on the stove, and add cinnamon sticks and star anise pods to taste.
—Caroline Portillo, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
That core identity is lurking somewhere in the background, but it’s been embellished with notes of fruit and pear, along with a little menthol, cinnamon, and anise.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2024
Moet’s usual floral bouquet flourishes upon being poured, with lively bubbles and a scent of anise.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Then the palate opens with oak and grain, and evolves from there into classic bourbon notes of caramel, brown sugar, baked apple, cinnamon, and molasses, with just a touch of anise on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
Made with a non-alcoholic apéritif, charred grapefruit and tonic, the drink carries the complex anise, citrus and bitter notes of a boozy negroni without the alcohol.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
On the nose, the expression is fresh and teems with wet green grass on an apple orchard, vanilla bean, and a touch of anise.
—Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
There’s also a bit of anise and menthol on the finish, which lingers for a while before fading away.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Titos Handmade Vodka 1 can or bottle of ginger beer
1 lemon
Cinnamon sticks
Star anise pods
Step 1
Make the apple-spiced syrup: Heat the cider and brown sugar in a pot on the stove, and add cinnamon sticks and star anise pods to taste.
—Caroline Portillo, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
That core identity is lurking somewhere in the background, but it’s been embellished with notes of fruit and pear, along with a little menthol, cinnamon, and anise.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2024
Moet’s usual floral bouquet flourishes upon being poured, with lively bubbles and a scent of anise.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Then the palate opens with oak and grain, and evolves from there into classic bourbon notes of caramel, brown sugar, baked apple, cinnamon, and molasses, with just a touch of anise on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
Made with a non-alcoholic apéritif, charred grapefruit and tonic, the drink carries the complex anise, citrus and bitter notes of a boozy negroni without the alcohol.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
On the nose, the expression is fresh and teems with wet green grass on an apple orchard, vanilla bean, and a touch of anise.
—Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
There’s also a bit of anise and menthol on the finish, which lingers for a while before fading away.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
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“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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