Star anise
SpiceGarnish
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Flavor Profile
Star anise, licorice, warm, assertive
Form
Whole
Prep Required
None
Rarity
2
Sourcing
Buy or MakeAllspice dram (St. Elizabeth) is the canonical spiced liqueur; true allspice syrup (non-alcoholic) is mostly DIY or BG Reynolds' domain; cardamom syrups are increasingly available commercially.
Price range: $10–$20 per bottle
Commercial Brands
BG Reynolds
Paradise Blend (Tiki Spice) — 25.4 oz — $19.99 ($0.79/oz)
Liquid Alchemist
Spicy Cocktail Syrup — 12.7 oz — $16.00 ($1.26/oz)
Pink House Alchemy
Cardamom Simple Syrup — 16 oz — $12.00 ($0.75/oz)
Common — most bars make this in-house
Nutrition
0
Cal/oz
0g
Sugar/oz
0
Glycemic Index
0%
ABV
The Story
The eight-pointed pod that anchors Jabalí mezcal's improbable flavor—and doubles as a contrast garnish when citrus needs warming counterweight.