Pastis 51

Its distinctive aroma and flavour is produced from a mix of Chinese star anise, aromatic Provencal plants, fennel, oriental liquorice and African cola nut. Try one part Pastis 51 to five parts water with a few ice cubes. Or try it as '51 Piscine': one part Pastis 51 to seven parts water and load up the ice.

Pastis 51 Anisée was 'almost the original product for the Ricard Company. We say 'almost' because the product actually became outlawed for a time from 1915 through 1922 and again for a time during World War II. Once those ill-founded laws were repealed it was recreated with only small adjustments to process and proof. This historic dram is an aniseed Aperitif made from neutral Spirit infused with East-Asian star anise, Herbs de Provence, fennel, oriental licorice, and African cola nuts.