National Anisette Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Anisette Day is celebrated on . But what exactly is anisette? 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. Countries like Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France are the leading countries in drinking anisette. While it is rarely consumed on its own, anisette is a common ingredient in many cocktails.

The background of National Anisette Day

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! It 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 it is stirred with bourbon and bitters, the drink is known as a New Orleans. 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.

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NATIONAL ANISETTE DAY ACTIVITIES

Try a new brand

You can try a new brand of anisette for National Anisette Day. Different brands have different sugar content and alcohol percentage. It’s a great day to try something new.

Make yourself a drink

Make yourself a classic anisette drink or improvise your own unique cocktail. Whatever it may be, anisette makes any drink extra delicious.

Bake with anise

If you don’t wish to drink, you can also try baking cookies, breads, and cakes with anise. The slightly pungent flavor makes for an interesting aftertaste.

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