Aniseed

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Anise (e) is the French generic term for spirits with aniseed aroma . The term means something like "with anise (flavor) added". It includes both unsweetened spirits and liqueurs . They all come from the Mediterranean . Aniseed is drunk neat or diluted with water, creating the louche effect , or used to mix cocktails . The aniseed aroma is achieved by adding real anise or the cheaper star anise .

Fires

Representing z. B.

each of which has its own sub-category in its region.

The French Pernod is made with distilled plant extracts compared to the pastis .

Liqueurs

Anise liqueurs (also called anisettes in France ) are usually made with high-proof spirits such as fruit brandy or grain brandy . There is also a high proportion of sugar , spices such as cinnamon and crushed aniseed seeds. In Germany, for example, the Italian sambuca is known as a digestive schnapps.

In Spain in particular , aniseed liqueurs, known there as "anisados", are popular as an aperitif and are mainly drunk diluted with water. Anisados ​​are sweet (“dulce”) and dry (“seco”). Examples are Hierbas and Pacharán .

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