2 July Holidays

There are many ways to celebrate National Anisette Day. You can enjoy a glass of anisette on its own, or you can use it to make cocktails. You can also learn more about the history and production of anisette.

Meletti Anisette, established in 1870 by Italian inventor Silvio Meletti, is indeed one of Italy's oldest liqueurs. It is a popular anisette liqueur made from anise seeds. Anisette liqueur is known for its licorice-like flavor and is commonly consumed in various ways. It can be served diluted with water to create a refreshing beverage or used as an ingredient in cocktails and other mixed drinks.

On July 2nd, National Anisette Day is observed to celebrate a liqueur derived from aniseed. Anisette obtains its licorice or fennel flavor from aniseed, which is obtained from the anis herb. While anisette is typically a dry liqueur, some distillers may add a sugar syrup to create a sweeter variation of the beverage.