Serves 1
Star Anise and Orange Peel Syrup
½ cup demerara or turbinado sugar
½ cup water
5 whole star anise peel of 2 oranges, pith removed
Gezellig
2 oz Cocchi Americano
1 oz Pow-Wow Botanical Rye
¼ oz star anise and orange peel syrup (recipe below), plus more for garnish flamed orange peel
Gezellig
Preparation – Star Anise and Orange Peel Syrup
Simmer all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Strain and cool syrup before using.
Preparation – Gezellig
Place the first three ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake well. Strain into a martini glass or into an old-fashioned glass half-filled with ice. Garnish with a flamed orange peel and drizzle with remaining syrup.