Stiletta
4.2 19 ratings
Ingredients
1 dried Star anise
1 oz Red bitter liqueur
1 1/2 oz Blanco tequila
1 oz Vermouth alla vaniglia
How to make
Serve in a coupe glass
- 1 MUDDLE (smash) a star anise in base of stirring glass
- 2 Add other ingredients, STIR with ice and extra fine strain into chilled glass
- 3 <b>OR</b> Omit the muddled star anise and instead pre-prepare Star anise-infused Italian red bitter liqueur by infusing 18-20 star anise pods into a 70-75cl bottle
- 4 Seal and shake periodically over 8 hours, then strain through a dampened coffee filter or cheesecloth.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
History
Negroni variation with tequila instead of gin and a hint of star anise spice.
This drink is an adaptation of a recipe created in 2015 by Phil Ward. Ward created it at Mayahuel, a bar in New York City, USA.
Created by Phil Ward