Pastis

Friday, July 29, 2011

My first experience with anise liquors involved my father and my cousin Maria, a large bottle of Ouzo and a fair amount of sputtering. Even this cocktail buff is occasionally felled by a new recipe or liquor!

That said, anise liquors are nothing to fear-especially when you cut them with a little cold water (my rookie mistake). While Greek Ouzo will make you feel like chucking a few plates this weekend, something about Pastis feels a bit more refined, even if only in my imagination. The association with Manhattan's Meatpacking District restaurant certainly doesn't hurt.


Pastis

1 oz of pastis
5 oz of cold water

Pour pastis in glass; add water. Add ice cubes if desired after mixing.

Notes: Pernod or Richard's Pastis are the best known, and for good reason-they're inexpensive and perfectly herbal. Don't be afraid to try different ratios of pastis to water if you find you can't get enough of the flavor!

Cheers, darlings!

Photo by Two Tarts.

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33 comments:

  1. hJuly 29, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    There's so many anise-flavored liqueurs out there, I'm always amazed when someone hasn't tried one. My first experience was with a bottle of raki in Turkey. And yes, with a bit of water to make it cloudy :)

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  2. SigneJuly 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Not a big fan of anise liquors but this one looks deceivingly good :)

    Hugs and enjoy your weekend,
    Signe

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  3. Mighty BurnsJuly 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    its like.. you know everything! honestly how in the heck do you know so much? I guess trial and error? google? lol Yum!

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  4. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJuly 29, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Wow very interesting, sounds good!

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  5. lizzieJuly 29, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    oh my. god. beautiful. i love a drink that looks like this.

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  6. a little black cloud in a dressJuly 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Bryan's grandma swears by cutting liquor with water. I tried it last weekend with the pear vodka, it helps!

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  7. nooneJuly 29, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    interesting, I never like drinking plain water so this is another great alternative for me!

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  8. Punctuation MarkJuly 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    i've never had this pastis... but it definitely sounds really good!!! have a fantastic weekend my dear!

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  9. Julie {love, julie}July 29, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oh my, I tried ouzo in Greece and i about died! maybe its an acquired taste...

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  10. AlexaJuly 29, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Oooh. Great tips. I'm definitely going to give it a try. Happy weekend! Yay!
    xo
    Alexa

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  11. Aleah + Nick ValleyJuly 29, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This is something I have never tried but always meant to. After this sweet post I certainly will! Have a lovely weekend, Lena!

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  12. Anna WalkerJuly 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I've never even heard of pastis! Or anise liquors! You're so fancy! :D This drink looks lovely and calm, and definitely refreshing! :) Have a lovely weekend!

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  13. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJuly 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    looks like the perfect summer beverage. :) have a great weekend.

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  14. Alicia@CharityWeddingJuly 29, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I've never had an anise liquor but that looks perfectly refreshing!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Don't think I've ever tried one of these, so I probably should :)

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  16. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this really sounds delicious. Thanks :)

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  17. NikkiJuly 29, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I love the milkiness when you add water. I haven't had pastis but we hit the ouzo hard on my parent's 30th anniversary. They met in Crete so it was necessary.

    Happy Weekend Lena!

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  18. Gorgeous GlamJuly 29, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Great recipe, I love the color of it too! Happy wknd dear! xo

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  19. rachelJuly 29, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    yum. this sounds (and looks) delicious! happy weekend :)

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  20. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I have to admit, ouzo is maybe my least favourite drink, so I don't think this one's for me! Have found myself secretly throwing it into the bushes when waiters bring it to my table seven nights in a row on Greek holidays! ;)

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  21. VasuJuly 30, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Interesting, sounds amazing


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  22. Style, She WroteJuly 30, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Yummy and simple -- I like it! xo style, she wrote

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  23. Barbara von EngerJuly 31, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Another take on this drink. Must try it for friends at a forthcoming dinner party;-)

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  24. fashion provocateurJuly 31, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    looks heavenly!! i love the little things in life :)

    xx


    fashion provocateur

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  25. UnknownJuly 31, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Love it!
    How are you,my dearest?
    Hugs.
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  26. Rhiannon BosseJuly 31, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Oh hello, I'd like some of this please. Seriously, it's like every week I get thirsty when I read about your drinks! Gah!

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  27. Oh, My DarlingJuly 31, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    this strikes me as being simple and fancy!

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  28. audrey marieJuly 31, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    this looks very refreshing!!

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  29. Greer LovesAugust 1, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    While I love pretty much anything French, I despise Pastis. Perhaps it was because I tried it without knowing that I would be tasting anise/black licorice, but this is one drink that just does not agree with me! I'll happily take a kir instead! ;)

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  30. JoytiAugust 1, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Pastis looks refined - and gorgeous. What a lovely color, almost too pretty to drink :)

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  31. Proper PaigeAugust 2, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    That picture looks delightful. I, however, am not fooled. I cannot drink pastis. I tried, once, while visiting a friend in Aix en Provence. I'll leave the rest unsaid.

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  32. Vintage is for LoversAugust 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Looks delicious! And with the amount of ice I put into my cocktails, it amounts to probably way more than 5 oz of water! haha. I love them very, very cold! Cheers! xo Samantha

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  33. BarbaraAugust 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Hei - sollte das nicht heissen " la petite coquine" - das kleine Lausmädchen? En tout cas en français c'est comme ça! LG Barbara

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