Neal Bodenheimer’s For Rex pays tribute to his home city of New Orleans and its particular affinity for anise-flavored spirits. Dedicated to the carnival krewe of the same name, For Rex riffs on the classic Ojen cocktail, a Mardi Gras favorite comprising Ojen, bitters, sugar, and water, with an added level of complexity by way of St-Germain. The combination of elderflower and anise-based Ojen recalls the original recipe for another anise-flavored liqueur, Sambuca, which incorporated elderflower as a major component.
