Garnish:
Float star anise
How to make:
MUDDLE (smash) a star anise in base of stirring glass. Add other ingredients, STIR with ice and extra fine strain into chilled glass.
OR Omit the muddled star anise and instead pre-prepare Star anise-infused Italian red bitter liqueur by infusing 18-20 star anise pods into a 70-75cl bottle. Seal and shake periodically over 8 hours, then strain through a dampened coffee filter or cheesecloth.
1 dried | Star anise |
1 fl oz | Italian red bitter liqueur |
1 1/2 fl oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
1 fl oz | Antica Formula or other full-bodied/aged sweet vermouth |
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Review:
Negroni-like with tequila rather than gin and a touch of star anise spice.
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 23.62% alc./vol. (47.24° proof)
- 24.8 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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