July 2 National Anisette Day #NationalAnisetteDay
National Anisette Day is celebrated on July 2nd but the question I have for you is what is Anisette? Have you even had Anisette which is a Anisette is a Liqueur derived from the humble aniseed Spice. Aniseed, from the Anis Herb, is also what gives that Licorice and Fennel flavor.
In its natural form, Anisette tastes dry and bitter. That’s why some distillers sometimes add Sugar Syrup to make the Liquor sweet and palatable. Did you know Countries like Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France are the leading Countries in drinking Anisette. Anisette is rarely consumed on its own, but Anisette is a common ingredient in many Cocktails.
Did you know the Herb of the Aniseed is often the main ingredient in Anisette and is considered to have medicinal properties. It is also sweeter than other Anise-flavored Liqueurs, and Anisette’s association as a medicinal cure dates back to ancient Egypt. The Anisette in Europe is dryer than the Anisette available in America. Distillers sometimes add Spices like Coriander and Fruit to distill Anisette.
Aniseed is the Seed of the Anise Plant. Like Absinthe, Anisette is created by distilling Aniseed. Legend has it that it was first made as a replacement for Absinthe since it has fewer Herbs and no Wormwood. In fact, some Anisette tastes so dry and bitter that some brands add up to 350 grams of Sugar for every liter of it!
Anisette is mixed with other flavored Liquors and is typically not drunk straight. Anisette is sweeter than most other Anise-flavored Liqueurs and has an Alcohol content of about 25%. It can also be used in recipes.
Café de Paris is a popular Cocktail made with Anisette, Gin, Cream, and Egg White. When Anisette is stirred with Bourbon and Bitters, the drink is known as a New Orleans. Did you know that because I didn’t and I’ve never had a New Orleans. Have you?
Another very popular drink made with Anisette and other Alcohol is known as a Palomita. However, traditional drinkers simply mix Anisette with cold Water to enjoy its unique taste. Anisette is known by different names around the world, some of which are ‘Raki’ in Turkey, ‘Mastika’ in Bulgaria, ‘Ouzo’ in Greece, ‘Aguardiente’ in Colombia, ‘Sambuca’ in Italy, and ‘Pastis’ in France.
National Anisette Day Activities
On National Anisette Day if you don’t wish to drink, you can also try baking Cookies, Breads, and Cakes with Anise but remember the slightly pungent flavor makes for an interesting aftertaste you may not care for.
If you’ve tried Anisette in the past then on National Anisette Day you can try a new brand of Anisette for National Anisette Day.
I wanted to remind you different brands of Anisette have different Sugar content levels and Alcohol percentage.
Stop what your doing if your over 21 and make yourself a classic Anisette drink or improvise your own unique Cocktail.
Why Peple Love National Anisette Day
A lot of people like Anise because Anisette lends a unique flavor to food and drinks which I wouldn’t know because not only have I never had Anisette but I never heard of Anisette until today. What about you?
Did you know National Anisette Day also celebrates the versatility of the Spice?
Most adults love a day where they can enjoy a Cocktail or two and catch up with there friends and family while celebrating a Holiday and that is what National Anisette Day does.
National Anisette Day celebrates a drink that is widely drunk and loved by people around the world.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
