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Saints and Sinners (Craig Eliason)

1 ds Pastis, Herbsaint (as rinse)
2 oz Brandy, Sainte Louise
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
1 Star anise (as garnish)
Instructions

Rinse or spritz chilled rocks glass with Herbsaint. Stir other liquid ingredients with ice and strain into prepared glass (without ice, à la a Sazerac). Express an orange twist, then fold it into a pouch clipped onto the inside of the glass with a star anise set inside as a garnish.

History

Created for the Reddit Original Cocktail Competition, December 2025: Cocoa and anise.

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Craig Eliason
Created by
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Year
2025
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author's original creation
Reference

https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/1pbev5p/saints_and_sinners/

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  • Pastis and orange oils on the nose, candied orange. Milk chocolate on sip. Dry, spicy black-pepper finish keeps sweetness in check.
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