noun
- a French anise-flavored alcoholic drink that turns cloudy when mixed with water
Examples
- He ordered a pastis at the café in Marseille.
- The bartender served the pastis with a small pitcher of ice water.
- She enjoyed sipping pastis while watching the sunset in Provence.
- The cloudy appearance of pastis when water is added is called the ouzo effect.
- Many French people drink pastis as an apéritif before dinner.
- The strong licorice flavor of pastis is not for everyone.