Stiletta

Use these specified component styles: Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth.

Muddle a star anise in the base of a stirring glass to release its aromatic oils.

Add the Italian red bitter liqueur, blanco tequila, and Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth.

Stir the mixture with ice to chill and dilute.

Fine strain the cocktail into a chilled Cocktail Coupe.

Alternatively, forgo the muddled star anise by pre-infusing star anise into the Italian red bitter liqueur. To do this, infuse star anise pods into a bottle of the liqueur, sealing and shaking periodically over several hours. Strain the infusion through a dampened coffee filter or cheesecloth before use.