Anethole (also known as anise camphor) is a colorless, fragrant liquid with a sweet, licorice-like flavor. Widely used in spirits like ouzo, absinthe, sambuca, and raki, it's a key component in creating that signature anise profile. Anethole is highly soluble in ethanol (but not water), causing the beloved "ouzo effect"—a milky cloudiness when water is added https://www.petorosealcones.com/product/anethole-for-liquor-usa