Sun King

Name: Sun King
Ingredients: 2 oz Drumshanbo Gin W/ Brazilian Pineapple; 1 ea Star Anise Pod; 1 oz Boomsma Cloosterbitter; .5 oz Vanilla Liqueur; 1 oz Pineapple Juice; .5 oz Lime Juice; 1 dash(es) Wicked Hazy Bitters

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By Melissa Hoyle

Submitted on: November 29, 2024

Seasonal

Tropical

I picked up a few new to me items at my local liquor store and I decided to play around with them. The gin has a nice, faintly fruity flavor and the Boomsma is very herbal. It’s vaguely reminiscent of green Chartreuse or absinthe. If you like herbal-forward cocktails, then I think you’ll enjoy this one! Cheers y’all!!

Ingredients

2 oz
Drumshanbo Gin W/ Brazilian Pineapple

1 ea
Star Anise Pod

1 oz
Boomsma Cloosterbitter

.5 oz
Vanilla Liqueur

1 oz
Pineapple Juice

.5 oz
Lime Juice

1 dash(es)
Wicked Hazy Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Star Anise Pod

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Coupe

By Melissa Hoyle

Bartender

Hi there! I've been a bartender at the same restaurant for over 10 years. My favorite spirits to work with are rum (love a good tiki drink!), gin and amaros. I love to garden and I often use the herbs and produce I grow to make syrups and infusions. Cheers y'all! ...

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Steep the star anise pod in the gin for 5 minutes in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and ice and shake to chill. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish.

Editor's Note

Pineapple-infused gin meets Dutch herbal bitters in this aromatic, spice-forward sour. The star anise infusion adds a distinct, savory depth to the tropical base.

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Crafted Pour

7 September 2026

This sounds like a fascinating combination of flavors! The use of the star anise infusion is a great touch—how did you decide on that specific pairing for the pineapple gin?