Spirit × flavor
Anise Gin Cocktails — Data-Backed Ranking
20 Gin cocktails deliver an anise flavour profile in this data, led by Cafe De Paris Cocktail and Corpse Reviver.
Anise and gin work well together because the spirit acts as a carrier — it does not fight the flavor, it extends it. The drinks here either feature anise as the dominant note or use it as a counterpoint to the spirit's own character.
21Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
15.9gMedian sugar
290 kcalMedian calories
31.0%Median ABV
Best matching drinks
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cafe De Paris Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 305 kcal | Any occasion |
| 2 | Corpse Reviver | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 152 kcal | Any occasion |
| 3 | Dixie Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 290 kcal | Any occasion |
| 4 | Green Opal | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 429 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 5 | Green Opal Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 435 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 6 | Jeyplak Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 245 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 7 | Knock-Out Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 370 kcal | Any occasion |
| 8 | Montreal Club Bouncer | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 331 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 9 | Peggy Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 267 kcal | Any occasion |
| 10 | Snowball Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 432 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 11 | The Wink | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 291 kcal | Any occasion |
| 12 | Turf Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 108 kcal | Any occasion |
| 13 | Tuxedo Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 168 kcal | Any occasion |
| 14 | Ulanda Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 276 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 15 | White Lily Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe), 266 kcal | Any occasion |
| 16 | Apricot Anise Collins | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 17 | Apricot Anisette Collins | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 18 | Du Barry Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 19 | Jean Lafitte Cocktail | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
| 20 | Leaves Of Grass | Matches spirit + flavor profile (excellent recipe) | Any occasion |
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Frequently asked questions
- What are anise gin cocktails?
- These are cocktails where gin is the primary spirit and anise is a confirmed primary flavor tag in WhatDrink data. The list is filtered — not all gin cocktails are anise.
- What does an anise gin cocktail taste like?
- The anise character comes from ingredients that complement gin's natural profile. The specific taste depends on the recipe, but the combination appears frequently enough in WhatDrink data to represent a recognized flavor direction for gin.
- Why does anise work well with gin?
- Gin and anise tend to reinforce rather than clash with each other. The specific mechanism depends on the recipe, but the pairing is common enough in WhatDrink data to be a recognized pattern.
- Are all gin cocktails anise?
- No. This list is filtered to show only drinks where anise is a confirmed primary flavor tag. Many gin cocktails go in entirely different flavor directions.
- How many anise gin cocktails are on this page?
- This page shows 20 drinks matching both the spirit and flavor criteria in WhatDrink data.
- When should I drink an anise gin cocktail?
- Anise gin cocktails tend to suit specific occasions — check the occasion tags on individual recipe pages for guidance on timing and setting.
- Can I make an anise gin cocktail at home?
- Most gin cocktails use accessible ingredients. Click through to any recipe on this page for a full ingredient list and preparation steps.