Mixology Monday: Anise
It’s that time of the month again: time for December’s MxMo theme (…what did you think I was talking about?). Reflecting on this years themes, we’ve had so many good ones, including some of my favorite flavors and ingredients. Indeed, it’s been a great year for Mixology Monday.
While I had a few ideas I’ve been kicking around for this months theme, including some more holidayesque thoughts (candy cane vodka?), I ultimately decided on one of my favorite flavors: Anise.
Although great any time of year, there is something about colder weather and the holidays that really sets my anise fetish into overdrive. While past MxMos have seen a few specific sources of anise, such as pastis and absinthe, I wanted to open things up to anything anise flavored, the more unique the better.
Most folks have something with anise notes laying around, whether it’s Absinthe or Pastis, Ouzo, Genepy, even Green Chartreuse, Peychaud’s, Raki, etc.
Maybe get creative and make something tasty with some star anise, like a syrup, infusion or tincture. Show us that riff on a Sazerac or Improved Holland Gin Cocktail that you love, or create something entirely new. If you’re feeling frisky, see if you can work in a few anise ingredients. Either way throw something together and share it with us all. The deadline is two weeks from today, Monday 12/23.
Here’s how to get a piece of the action:
- Create something tasty using at least 1 anise flavored ingredient, and post the recipe on your blog along with a photo (…of the drink, sicko), notes, comments, etc. Don’t have a website? Drop a post on eGullet’s Spirits and Cocktails forum and send me the link.
- Add the MxMo logo to your post, and link back to both the Mixology Monday site and The Straight Up.
- Submit a comment to this post with a link back to your Anise flavored cocktail post, or send an email to thestraightup (at) gmail (dot) com.
- Get your submissions in by midnight on Monday, December 23rd.
Looking forward to seeing what you fine folks come up with.
As always, thanks again to Fred Yarm at Cocktail Virgin Slut for making sure this thing kicks ass every month.
The Straight Up 
59 Responses to “Mixology Monday: Anise”
Star anise is also a guaranteed pretty garnish. Now just need to pick a spirit…
Damn right! Looking forward to it.
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Here’s my submission, over on my site DrinkShouts.
http://drinkshouts.com/post/70042018401/december-14-beryl-2-back-again-with-a-second
Cheers!
Look delicious! I love the color.
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Wonderful theme but I played it safe:
http://www.ginhound.com/2013/12/ava.html
Safe or not, it looks tasty!
Thanks for this wonderful theme!
http://swizzzlestick.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/venetian-carnival/
Nice! Way to go with the Raki!
Thank you for hosting! I was definitely challenged!
For my entry… the “Goody Two Shoes”
http://sassandgin.blogspot.com/2013/12/mixology-monday-anise.html
My pleasure! These look great. Love the name and the basil garnish!
The Calypso Deep from Southern Ash, and for once not racing the clock at the last minute. http://southernash.com/2013/12/mxmo-calypso-deep/
Looks tasty Joel! …and in with plenty of time!
I went minimalist with this one: http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/12/absinthe-drip.html
Yet always a great choice!
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Thanks for hosting. Our entries this month are the Far Afield and Kentucky Star http://wp.me/p2Kswh-pg
Strong work with the twofer. Hot chocolate is a great idea!
Thanks! Consider yourself warned that the hot chocolate is dangerous. 🙂
For Winter mornings, here’s my submission: http://stirandstrain.com/2013/12/23/mixology-monday-anise-cream-coffee/
“The best part of waking up…. is whiskey in your cup!”
You should trade mark!
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Here is my entry, the Peg Leg punch.
http://tartinestotikis.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/mxmo-anise-the-peg-leg-punch/
Thanks again for hosting, and happy holidays!
Thanks! You too!
I didn’t have time to write up a full blog post, but I accidentally created a thematically appropriate drink this weekend:
http://www.kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/winterfall
I’ll try to add a little more detail in the comments on Kindred. Thanks for hosting!
No worries. This sounds right up my alley.
great theme! here’s my submission… in the “nick” of time
http://theshorterstraw.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/estrella-de-oaxaca-for-mxmo-lxxx/
….I see what you did there. This is really creative. I love mezcal and anise flavors together as well. Good show sir.
oh and happy holidays!!
and to you as well!
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Thanks for hosting and happy holidays!
Here’s my anise (and candy) -inspired submission:
http://kristenrosecollins.com/2013/12/23/mixology-monday-the-hot-stick/
What a cool idea. Thanks for sharing!
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Here is my submission. I made the drink in a mug so I used a cartoon instead. I hope that is ok. I give you the Armadillo Toddy: http://adrinkwithforrest.blogspot.com/2013/12/mezcal-monday-armadillo-toddy.html
Forrest. No problem! Looks great.
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Hey Nick, wonderful theme; a real challenge. I’m having trouble uploading pics right now but here you go. I’ll update as soon as possible, cheers!
http://shakestrainandsip.com/2013/12/24/anise-in-wonderland/
Thanks Scott. Looks awesome as always.
Thanks a bunch. Finally got the picture to post so it’s all ready. Man…I really gotta brush up on my visual game. I love the natural look and backgrounds/props you use for your photos.
Here`s mine, I bit late, forgot to link it in here 😛
http://bartendingnotes.wordpress.com/2013/12/24/sazerac/
Merry Xmas, Nick!
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well!
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Hi. Great theme and thanks for hosting! Here is our post- sorry we are late. We hope (in the spirit of the holidays) you will cut us some slack. Thanks!
http://putneyfarm.com/2013/12/24/mixology-monday-lxxx-cocktail-the-royal-sazerac/
No worries. Glad you could make it! Perfect drink for the holidays I might add.
Thanks! Merry Christmas…
Thank you for hosting! I hope this isn’t so late you can’t accept it. Sorry about that. Happy holidays! http://drunklab.tumblr.com/post/71019115800/mxmo-lxxx-the-one-where-rafas-late
No prob. Gonna take some time to get through all these over Christmas anyway. The more the “Merrier.”
*rocket skates in* Sorry for the lateness!
An anise theme always means deliciousness. May I present the Golden Glider for your delectation: http://feu-de-vie.blogspot.com/2013/12/mixology-monday-december-2013-anise.html
Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a happy set of holidays!
Well well well. . . Look what the cat dragged in. . . Glad ya could make it and I can see why you ran out of rum now… Looks tasty!
Here is my entry, sorry it’s late (and also sorry for it’s quality!)
http://horriblepoisons.blogspot.com/2013/12/mixology-monday-in-which-no-one-is.html
No worries! It is a busy time of year. Very unique! Thanks.
I’m so sorry to be late! Lovely theme. A new job and a bout of flu has really thrown me for a loop this month. http://ratedrcocktails.com/2013/12/24/hot-tiki-fanning-those-mxmo-flames/
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