Star anise

Star anise is a star-shaped spice with a strong licorice-like aroma and warm, sweet spice notes. Star anise cocktails often use it as a garnish, infusion, syrup flavor, or mulled-drink spice to add fragrance and depth.

Browse the recipes on this page to explore cocktails with Star anise in warm drinks, punches, tiki-style recipes, and aromatic sours. It pairs well with rum, brandy, whiskey, citrus, apple, pear, cinnamon, clove, tea, and ginger.