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Home » Recipes » Drinks » Pisco Cocktail with Anise Simple Syrup

Pisco Cocktail with Anise Simple Syrup

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Pisco is a spirit made from distilled grape wine. In this pretty cocktail, it’s paired with an anise simple syrup that gives just the right bite without being overpowering.Fancy Cocktail Recipes :: Pisco Anise Cocktail

Part of being a great hostess is having what I call a back pocket cocktail. You know, a signature recipe you have in your back pocket for entertaining. We always have a stash of wine and good beer on hand, but there’s just something about mixing up a great cocktail that makes any gathering an occasion.

Pisco is popping up in cocktails everywhere right now. Formerly, this spirit that was traditionally distilled from grape wine in Chile and Peru was usually found in Pisco Sours. Pisco Sours feature egg white and lime and are pretty dang delicious. But it’s really time for a new star (anise? I’m so punny, right?).

This Chilcano de Anis Pisco cocktail features pisco and the aromatic flavors of anise. I’ve never been one for anise or fennel. Most of the time it’s just too strong and overpowers whatever dish it’s in.

The Chilcano de Anis Pisco cocktail is completely different. A bit of sweetness and the bite of ginger beer mellow out the anise so it’s much more subtle and pleasant than you might expect. Also, how pretty are those anise pods floating in it?

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Pisco is a spirit made from distilled grape wine. In this pretty cocktail, it’s paired with an anise simple syrup that gives just the right bite without being overpowering.

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Mixed drink
  • Cuisine: Peruvian / Chilean

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 10 star anise pods
  • 1.5 oz Pisco (I used Barsol Selecto Italia)
  • .5 oz Fresh key Lime juice
  • 3 dashes of Abbott’s bitters
  • 5 oz Ginger Beer
  • Garnish with star anise

Instructions

  1. Make the anise simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a small saucepan on medium heat. When sugar is dissolved, add 10 star anise pods. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then turn heat off and let steep for at least 1 hour. Let cool. Syrup will be good in the fridge for at least a week.
  2. To assemble the cocktail, fill a cocktail glass with ice. Pour Pisco over ice. Add 1/2 ounce anise simple syrup, lime juice, bitters and stir once. Top with ginger beer and garnish with star anise.

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May 21, 2015  â€¢  Filed Under: Drinks, Gluten Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Summer Treats 4 Comments

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  1. Lisa // Strum Simmer Sip says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Wow the star anise makes such a beautiful garnish! I love pisco, such a light tasty change up to the usual vodka cocktail. Thanks for sharing this Kelly!

    Lisa // Strum Simmer Sip

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    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      May 30, 2015 at 6:54 am

      Thanks Lisa! I hope you get a chance to make it. It’s really quite special!

      Reply
  2. Bam's Kitchen says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    Great little cocktail in a very fun glass. I use a slanted glass as my barometer for when I should stop drinking so now what will I use? LOL I hope things are staying calm in paediatrics this week. Take care. Shared an pinned, of course!

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    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      June 7, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Ha! You are too funny! Thanks so much Bam!

      Reply

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