What cocktails are on this page?

This page lists 15 cocktails matched on multiple criteria — brandy as the base, anise flavor profile — from WhatDrink data. All pass quality and completeness filters.

Why combine multiple criteria?

Single-signal pages (e.g. "gin cocktails" or "citrus cocktails") have broad results. Combining criteria — spirit + flavor + occasion — surfaces drinks that genuinely fit a specific mood or context, reducing decision fatigue.

What do these cocktails taste like?

Flavor profiles vary but share the matched criteria. Check individual drink pages for full flavor tags, tasting notes, and sensory profiles.

How many drinks are on this page?

There are 15 cocktails on this page. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.

When should I drink these cocktails?

Occasion suitability depends on the specific drink. Check individual recipe pages for occasion tags.

What foods pair with these cocktails?

Food pairing suggestions are available on individual drink pages.

Can I make these at home?

Most cocktails here use accessible bar ingredients. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.

Guide

Anise Brandy Cocktails for Happy Hour — Ranked by Data

Not every recipe needs this ingredient. Some drink styles are built without it from the start — they use a different sweetener, a different structure, or no sweetener at all. This list surfaces recipes in the WhatDrink database that do not include this ingredient as a confirmed recipe component.

15Recipes reviewed

15Matching this guide

11.6gMedian sugar

287 kcalMedian calories

26.6%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Baltimore Bracer	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 184 kcal	Quick, easy serve
2	Baltimore Bracer Cocktail	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 184 kcal	Quick, easy serve
3	Cape Codder	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 388 kcal	Any occasion
4	Cognac Coupling	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 391 kcal	Any occasion
5	Fontainebleau Special	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 240 kcal	Quick, easy serve
6	Gotham	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 320 kcal	Any occasion
7	Phoebe Snow	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 420 kcal	Quick, easy serve
8	Phoebe Snow Cocktail	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 432 kcal	Quick, easy serve
9	Sol Y Sombra	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 253 kcal	Quick, easy serve
10	Third-Rail Cocktail	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile · 231 kcal	Any occasion
11	Button Hook Cocktail	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile	Any occasion
12	Dream Cocktail	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile	Quick, easy serve
13	Goat's Delight	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile	Any occasion
14	Special Rough Cocktail	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile	Quick, easy serve
15	Yolanda	Matches brandy + anise + happy-hour profile	Any occasion

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Gotham

1.5g estimated sugar

~320 kcal · 1.5g sugar

Lowest calories

Baltimore Bracer Cocktail

~184 kcal estimated

~184 kcal · 10.6g sugar

Simplest recipe

Sol Y Sombra

2 ingredients

~253 kcal · 15.5g sugar

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

Good fit if:

You want a data-backed shortlist of cocktail recipes
You want nutrition context alongside recipe rankings
You want to compare drinks across multiple metrics at once

Poor fit if:

You need medical or dietary advice
You need exact bar-specific nutrition values
You assume one low metric means all metrics are low

Frequently asked questions

What cocktails are on this page?: This page lists 15 cocktails matched on multiple criteria — brandy as the base, anise flavor profile — from WhatDrink data. All pass quality and completeness filters.
Why combine multiple criteria?: Single-signal pages (e.g. "gin cocktails" or "citrus cocktails") have broad results. Combining criteria — spirit + flavor + occasion — surfaces drinks that genuinely fit a specific mood or context, reducing decision fatigue.
What do these cocktails taste like?: Flavor profiles vary but share the matched criteria. Check individual drink pages for full flavor tags, tasting notes, and sensory profiles.
How many drinks are on this page?: There are 15 cocktails on this page. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
When should I drink these cocktails?: Occasion suitability depends on the specific drink. Check individual recipe pages for occasion tags.
What foods pair with these cocktails?: Food pairing suggestions are available on individual drink pages.
Can I make these at home?: Most cocktails here use accessible bar ingredients. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.