A glass of diluted pastis

French pastis

Pastis is an anise-flavored liqueur and apéritif from France, typically containing 40-45% alcohol by volume, although there exist alcohol-free varieties. Image File history File links Pastis. ... Image File history File links Pastis. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (480x640, 74 KB) I took this picture last year in oct. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (480x640, 74 KB) I took this picture last year in oct. ... Binomial name Pimpinella anisum L. Anise or Aniseed, less commonly anís (stressed on the first syllable) (Pimpinella anisum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and southwest Asia. ... Bottles of strawberry liqueur A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage, often flavoured with fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, seeds, roots, plants, barks, and sometimes cream. ... An apéritif is an alcoholic drink usually enjoyed as an appetizer before a large meal. ...

When absinthe was banned in France in 1915, the major absinthe producers (then Pernod and Ricard, who have since merged as Pernod Ricard) reformulated their drink without the banned wormwood component, a heavier focus on the aniseed flavor using more star anise, sugar and a lower alcohol content creating pastis, which remains popular in France today. Pastis has changed considerably since its first creation based on market preference. A reservoir glass filled with a naturally colored verte next to an absinthe spoon. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Pernod Ricard is a French company producing alcoholic beverages. ... John Formoso ... Pernod Ricard is a French company producing alcoholic beverages. ... Binomial name Artemisia absinthium L. Artemisia absinthium (Absinth Wormwood, Wormwood or Grand Wormwood) is a species of wormwood, native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. ... Binomial name Illicium verum Hook. ...

Pastis is normally diluted with water before drinking (generally 5 volumes of water for 1 volume of pastis). The resulting decrease in alcohol percentage causes some of the constituents to become insoluble, which changes the liqueur's appearance from dark transparent yellow to milky soft yellow. The drink is consumed cold, with ice, and is considered a refreshment for hot days. Ice cubes can be added after the water to avoid crystallization of the anethol in the pastis. However, many pastis drinkers refuse to add ice, preferring to drink the beverage with cool, spring water. Ice Cube (born OShea Jackson on June 15, 1969 in Los Angeles, California) is an American rapper, actor and film director. ...

Although it is consumed throughout France, especially in the summer, pastis is generally associated with southeastern France, especially with the city of Marseille, and with the clichés of the Provençal lifestyle, like pétanque.   City flag Coat of arms Motto: By her great deeds, Marseille shines in the world Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country France Région Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur Département Bouches-du-Rhône (13) Subdivisions 16 arrondissements (in 8 secteurs) Intercommunality Urban Community of Marseille... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Next to the beach at Nice, France Pétanque is a form of boules where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (piglet). ...

Some well known cocktails use pastis and syrups: A cocktail. ...

• The perroquet (parrot) with green mint syrup
• The tomate (tomato) with grenadine syrup
• The mauresque (moorish) with orgeat syrup

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See also

• Anisette
• Ouzo
• Raki
• Sambuca
• Mastika
• Arak