2 oz Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
1 Star anise (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish

Cocktail summary
Created by
Audrey Saunders, Bemelman's Bar, Carlyle Hotel, New York, NY
Year
2004
Is of
unknown authenticity
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  • Wonderful low alcohol alternative to an Aperol/Campari spritz or similar.
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Comments
Dan commented on 12/26/2010:

Clarified that an unsweeted pear brandy (eau-de-vie) is intended, not a liqueur. ("Pear brandy" is often used to mean a sweet liqueur, not an unsweetened brandy.)


mako commented on 11/22/2017:

According to several sources, this was on the PDT menu for many years. It's in the PDT cocktail book (pg 119) with several more specific points or additions:

Garnished with a star anise pod

Wine should be Dr. Konstantin Frank

Marie Brizard Orange Curaçao instead of Cointreau