but it has a much tamer flavor. Anise seed is often used in liqueurs, like ouzo, sambuca, and absinthe. It can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. Star anise is often used in Chinese ...

Absinthe became popular during France’s Belle-Epoque period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This also was the time of the decimation of France’s wine industry by the phylloxera pest. As an ...

The absinthe lends rich anise and herbal qualities ... The heather and honey-sweetened liqueur flavored with a proprietary mix of herbs and spices brings a big flavor that can stand up to blended ...

The resulting cocktail, titled "Arabian Nights," is Arabic coffee, arak, chocolate liqueur ... off by the anise," Humphrey says. "I constantly play around with different flavors.