How to mix your favorite pastis drink
This French aperitif drink has fascinated the taste buds for generations, offering a refreshing blend of anise and aromatic herbs.
Here we dive into the world of pastis and present 10 exciting recipes for pastis drinks that encapsulate its rich and complex flavor.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different mixing ratios than those in the recipes. How much the pastis should dominate is a matter of taste, so try your hand at exactly the mix you like best.
Classic Pastis drink
Ingredients:
- 1 part pastis
- 2 parts lemonade
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Pour pastis into a glass over ice.
- Add chilled water and stir gently.
- Enjoy the crisp and refreshing taste of this timeless favorite.
Pastis Lemon drink
Ingredients:
- 1 part pastis
- 2 parts lemonade
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour pastis over the ice.
- Top with lemonade and stir gently.
- Garnish with lemon slices and enjoy the zesty twist on a classic.
Pastis Mojito drink
Ingredients:
- 1 part pastis
- 2 to 3 parts white rum
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime wedges
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Muddle mint leaves and lime wedges in a glass.
- Add pastis and white rum.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge.
Pastis Tonic drink
Ingredients:
- 1 part pastis
- 2 parts tonic water
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour pastis over the ice.
- Top with tonic water and stir gently.
- Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy the refreshing blend of flavors.
Pastis Sunrise drink
Ingredients:
- 1 part pastis
- 2 parts orange juice
- Grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour pastis over the ice.
- Add orange juice and stir gently.
- Slowly pour grenadine syrup down the side of the glass.
- Let the syrup settle and create a beautiful sunrise effect before stirring and enjoying.
Pastis Sour drink
Ingredients:
- 2 parts pastis
- 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 to 2 parts sugar cane syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add pastis, lemon juice, and sugar cane syrup.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and savor the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Pastis Fizz drink
Ingredients:
- 1 part pastis
- 1 part gin
- 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour pastis, gin, and lemon juice over the ice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy the effervescent delight of this fizzy concoction.
Pastis Martini drink
Ingredients:
- 2 parts pastis
- 1 part dry vermouth
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add pastis and dry vermouth.
- Stir well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and savor the sophisticated simplicity of this classic cocktail.
Pastis Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 part pastis
- 3 to 4 parts iced tea
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon wedges
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour pastis over the ice.
- Add iced tea and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon wedges for a refreshing twist on a summertime favorite.
Pastis Granité
Ingredients:
- 2 parts pastis
- 1 part sugar cane syrup
- Lemon zest
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Combine pastis, sugar cane syrup, and lemon zest in a shallow dish.
- Freeze for several hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes slushy.
- Serve in chilled glasses and savor the icy refreshment of this delightful granité.
Let your guests enjoy a pastis drink
From the classic simplicity of a Pastis Lemon to the intricate layers of a Pastis Sunrise, these 10 recipes show the versatility and appeal of this beloved French cult drink.
The possibilities are many, and whether you’re hosting a soirée or just relaxing after a long day, a drink of pastis is sure to reinvigorate you. Choose one of the recipes, get some snacks and chips out, raise your glass and toast to the traditional, timeless, and characteristic essence of France. Tchin! Tchin!
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By Tommy Sverre – 2024
