Anisette

[diablo]

I have an unopened bottle of this that was given to me as a gift. I've never had it before. What is the best way to serve it? Thanks for your help!

[zin1953]

Anisette is going to be sweeter than Pernod/Ricard/ouzo. It's the liqueur version (i.e.: more like Sambuca).

[alkapal]

biscotti:
from babbo:
http://www.babbonyc.com/dolci-biscotti.html

google
http://www.google.com/search?client=s...

[mhoffman]

You can use it as an absinthe-substitute in many classic cocktails, or as you would Pernod or Herbsaint.

[diablo]

Classic cocktails like what, if you please? Much appreciated :)

[mhoffman]

The sazerac comes immediately to mind, though you'll have trouble getting through the whole bottle with a drink that only requires you to rinse the glass with the stuff. (http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/recipes/Sazerac.html) Here are some other ideas from drinkboy.com:

http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/recipes/CorpseReviver.html
http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/recipes/DeathintheAfternoon.html
http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/recipes/MonkeyGland.html

And here is the page on Pernod, which links to many cocktails that call for anisette:

http://www.drinkboy.com/LiquorCabinet...

[diablo]

Thanks mhoffman. Most excellent site, plus the drink names are priceless...

[alkapal]

very chilled for a shooter. or room temp, warmed by your hand in a snifter. or added to strong hot black coffee after dinner. careful -- potent stuff!

[diablo]

Thanks alkapal. I'll stick it in the freezer for awhile and report back.