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Pastis

Anise spirit poured over ice and clouded with cold water.

France Wine & spirit Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed · Updated September 2026

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History

Created in Marseille after absinthe was banned in 1915; Paul Ricard began selling his version in 1932 and made it the south’s aperitif.

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What is Pastis?

Pastis is a wine & spirit from France: anise spirit poured over ice and clouded with cold water. Created in Marseille after absinthe was banned in 1915; Paul Ricard began selling his version in 1932 and made it the south’s aperitif.

Made with

anise 🌿herbs

Cooked

distilled

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