by Sangeeta Kocharekar URL Copied! Pastis has two meanings. It’s the name of an anise-flavoured herbal liqueur from France and it’s a drink made with the liqueur and a cold pour of water. It was invented in the 1930s after the ban on absinthe.
It’s like the strong wormwood-made drink but has more liquorice and anise-flavoured. It tastes like arak, ouzo or raki. “Pastis is a staple in many bars, new and old, especially those focusing on French or Mediterranean cocktails and pairings,” says Chris Gaweda, bar manager at QT Melbourne .
The liqueur and drinks made with it are served at the hotel’s Rooftop at QT and Sydney bars Martinez , Lil Sis , Chez Blue and many Merivale group venues. var VMDAdsTheLatch = window.VMDAdsTheLatch || {}; var gptAdSlots = window.
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The very best of The Latch delivered straight to your inbox. Pastis is enjoyed year-round in France and is especially popular as an aperitif during the French apéro hour, reports Taste France Magazine . On weekends it’s often sipped througho.