Anisette: artisanal French liqueur made from green anise

Introduction

Light, floral and refreshing, anisette is an emblematic liqueur of the French Mediterranean tradition .
Produced by distilling green anise seeds , it offers a perfect balance between sweetness and aromatic freshness .
At De Michellot , we reinterpret this great classic with an artisanal, natural and low-sugar anisette liqueur , made using authentic French expertise.

What is anisette?

Anisette is a liqueur made from green anise , recognizable by its floral and vegetal notes.
Unlike pastis or sambuca, it does not contain liquorice or star anise , which gives it a more delicate and sweet taste .

Main features

• 🌿 Main ingredient: green anise ( Pimpinella anisum )

• 🍯 Sugar content: slightly sweet

• 🍸 Alcohol content: between 25% and 35%

• 🇫🇷 Origin: France, notably Bordeaux and Marseille

Anisette has seduced for centuries with its subtle freshness and versatility , as pleasant as an aperitif as it is as a digestif.

History and heritage of anisette

The history of anisette dates back to the 18th century , when French distillers discovered the aromatic and digestive properties of green anise.
It was in Bordeaux , with Marie Brizard (founded in 1755), that the first French anisette was born.

In the 20th century, houses like Casanis and Pernod continued this tradition in the South of France.
Today, De Michellot is continuing this tradition, offering a contemporary and artisanal version of this iconic liqueur.

🍃 A purer, more plant-based anisette, designed for lovers of natural flavors.

📖 For a complete overview of the history, brands, and uses of anisette, see our article dedicated to anisette .

Michellot Anisette Liqueur: the taste of the South, natural version

A French artisanal recipe

Michellot's Anisette Liqueur is made from a maceration and artisanal distillation of herbs and spices:

• 🌿 Green anise seeds – for an authentic fragrance.

• 🍋 Star anise and fennel – for a floral and fresh touch.

• 🌱 Licorice and ginger – for balanced depth.

Everything is blended with French grain alcohol and a controlled sugar dosage, guaranteeing a pure, natural and elegant liqueur .

❄️ An anisette to be enjoyed neat, on ice, or with a dash of sparkling water for a refreshing and light version.

Tasting notes

🍸 An elegant and vegetal anisette, designed for modern palates.

How to enjoy anisette?

Pure

Served very cold, it reveals all the aromatic richness of green anise.

Lying with water

Pour 1 part anisette to 3 to 4 parts iced water.
The mixture becomes slightly cloudy: a sign of natural quality.

In a cocktail

Some ideas based on anisette from Michellot:

• Anisette Spritz : anisette + crémant + sparkling water + lemon slice.

• French Mule Anisette : anisette + ginger beer + lime.

• Café du Sud : anisette + espresso + ice cubes.

The major brands of anisette

Although De Michellot offers a contemporary artisanal approach, several historic houses have marked the history of anisette:

• Marie Brizard – founded in 1755 in Bordeaux.

• Casanis – a symbol of Marseille since 1925.

• Pernod – pioneer of French aniseed spirits.

De Michellot is part of this lineage by promoting the naturalness, purity and elegance of French herbs .

Why choose an artisanal anisette?

• 🌿 Authentic taste : slow and natural distillation.

• ❌ No artificial flavors or colors.

• 🇫🇷 Made in France at the Lyon distillery.

• 💫 Modern profile : less sweet, more floral and balanced.

De Michellot anisette is the meeting of heritage and modernity - a sincere liqueur, respectful of the terroir and traditions.

Buy Michellot anisette

Discover Michellot's Anisette Liqueur , available in 70cl format.
Shipped throughout Europe, it is aimed at lovers of artisanal spirits in search of a true taste.

🌸 Order online and taste the difference of a natural French anisette.

To go further

📖 Read our full blog post:
👉 Anisette: history, taste and best French liqueurs
Discover the origins of anisette, the great French brands and the artisanal renaissance led by De Michellot.

Conclusion

Anisette is much more than just a liqueur: it is an expression of the South, the sun and French conviviality .
Between heritage and modernity, Michellot Anisette Liqueur perpetuates this tradition with elegance and naturalness.

🌿 Let yourself be seduced by an artisanal, floral and authentically French anisette.