Pastis is French liquor with an anis flavor. This is the main French apéritif, although it is even more popular in the South (especially the South-East -Provence-).
The Pastis liquor is served in a tall glass and diluted with cold water (generally five volumes of water for one volume of pastis). The color then changes to a fuzzy yellow, typical of the drink. In order to get that specific effect, the ice cubes need to be added after the water. But a Marseillais will not tolerate adding ice in his pastis!
The word "pastis" comes from the Occitan -old South language- and means "mix". This is due to the necessary mix that makes its characteristics. The word became used as a symbol of mix and mess (or confusion) in the popular phrase "quel pastis !" ("what a mess!").
Pastis is the soft and derived version of a now prohibited alcohol: absinthe.
This parent liquor, detrimental to human health, was banned in 1915.
The famous brands of Pastis are Pernod and Ricard. Although they were two separate companies at first, they are under the same ownership since 1975. Paul Ricard "invented" Marseilles Pastis in 1932.
Additional information on pastis:
Pastis (English)
Pastis (French)
Ricard
Note: Itiza has no financial interests in this drink. The information is purely genuine. Alcohol is dangerous for your health. Drink with moderation.
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